crayfish

noun
UK: /ˈkreɪfɪʃ/
US: /ˈkreɪfɪʃ/

  1. A small animal that lives in rivers and looks like a lobster.

    1. We caught a crayfish in the river today.
    2. The scientist studied the crayfish to understand freshwater ecosystems and pollution.

  2. Freshwater crustaceans resembling small lobsters, typically used as food.

    1. They cooked the crayfish with garlic and butter.
    2. The restaurant's specialty is crayfish étouffée, a flavorful dish from Louisiana.

Synonyms

crawfish crawdad

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "crayfish" in English means: A small animal that lives in rivers and looks like a lobster., Freshwater crustaceans resembling small lobsters, typically used as food..

The phonetic transcription of "crayfish" is /ˈkreɪfɪʃ/ in British English and /ˈkreɪfɪʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "crayfish": crawfish, crawdad.

Example usage of "crayfish": "We caught a crayfish in the river today.". More examples on the page.