lobster

noun
UK: /ˈlɒbstər/
US: /ˈlɑːbstər/

  1. A large sea animal with a hard shell and claws, that is usually red when cooked.

    1. I ate a lobster last night, it was delicious. [ ] [ ]
    2. The restaurant is famous for its fresh lobster and seafood dishes. [ ] [ ]

  2. The meat from a lobster used as food.

    1. She ordered a lobster salad for lunch at the cafe. [ ] [ ]
    2. The chef prepared a creamy lobster bisque for the special occasion. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

shellfish crustacean crayfish
lobster verb

  1. To fish for lobsters.

    1. He likes to lobster in the summer months near the coast. [ ] [ ]
    2. They are planning to lobster off the coast of Maine this weekend, hoping for a good catch. [ ] [ ]
lobster adjective

  1. Bright reddish color, like a cooked lobster.

    1. After running a mile, his face was lobster red. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her sunburn was a lobster shade after spending the whole day at the beach. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lobster" in English means: A large sea animal with a hard shell and claws, that is usually red when cooked., The meat from a lobster used as food..

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

Synonyms for "lobster": shellfish, crustacean, crayfish.

Example usage of "lobster": "I ate a lobster last night, it was delicious.". More examples on the page.