Lobsters Meaning in English
word · lemma: lobster
/ˈɫɑbstɝz/
LAHB-sturz
/lˈɒbstəz/
LOB-stuhz
Definition
Lobsters are large, marine shellfish with long bodies and claws, often eaten as seafood.
Usage & Nuances
"Lobsters" is plural. Always used for more than one. Typically refers to live animals or the dish; don't confuse with "crayfish" (freshwater). Common in phrases like "boiled lobsters" or "lobster salad".
Spanish: langostasPortuguese (BR): lagostasPortuguese (PT): lagostasChinese (Simplified): 龙虾Chinese (Traditional): 龍蝦Hindi: लॉबस्टरArabic: جراد البحرBengali: লবস্টারRussian: омарыJapanese: ロブスターVietnamese: tôm hùmKorean: 바닷가재Turkish: ıstakozUrdu: لوبسٹرIndonesian: lobster
Example Sentences
There are many lobsters in this tank.
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Fishermen caught five lobsters today.
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Lobsters live on the ocean floor.
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We ordered two steamed lobsters for dinner last night.
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I've never tasted fresh lobsters before—are they really that good?
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Every summer, tourists come here just to eat the local lobsters.
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