lobster
word
/ˈɫɑbstɝ/
LAHB-stur
/lˈɒbstɐ/
LOB-stuh
Definition
A lobster is a large sea animal with a hard shell, claws, and long antennae. People often cook and eat it as seafood.
Usage & Nuances
In everyday English, 'lobster' usually means the edible sea animal, especially in food contexts like 'lobster roll' or 'lobster tail'. Don't confuse it with 'crab' or 'shrimp'; a lobster is larger and is especially associated with claws.
Spanish: langosta (marisco) - bogavantePortuguese (BR): lagosta - lagostim-do-marPortuguese (PT): lavagante - lagostaChinese (Simplified): 龙虾Chinese (Traditional): 龍蝦Hindi: लॉब्स्टर - झींगा जैसा बड़ा समुद्री जीवArabic: الكركند - جراد البحرBengali: লবস্টারRussian: омар - лобстерJapanese: ロブスターVietnamese: tôm hùmKorean: 랍스터Turkish: ıstakozUrdu: لوبسٹرIndonesian: lobster - udang karang
Example Sentences
We ate lobster for dinner.
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The lobster has two big claws.
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I saw a lobster at the market.
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This restaurant is famous for its lobster rolls.
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I wanted to order the lobster, but it was too expensive.
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They served the lobster with butter and lemon.
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