lobster — A large marine crustacean with a cylindrical body, stalked eyes, and the first of its five pairs of limbs modified as pincers
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A large marine crustacean with a cylindrical body, stalked eyes, and the first of its five pairs of limbs modified as pincers
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɑːbstər/
Example Sentences
- He proposed to her at the fancy restaurant over lobster and champagne.
- The lobster tried to escape from the tank but ended up doing the backstroke.
- My wallet feels as empty as a lobster shell after that dinner.
lobster
NOUN[/ˈlɑːbstər/]
A large marine crustacean with a cylindrical body, stalked eyes, and the first of its five pairs of limbs modified as pincers
A giant lobster waves its claws on the seafood restaurant counter.
This lobster's not on our roster - it's a monster!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word originates from Middle English 'lopster', derived from Latin 'locusta' meaning locust or grasshopper. The term was applied to lobsters due to their shared arthropod structure and segmented body resembling that of insects.
Breakdown
Latin 'locusta' (locust, grasshopper) → Old English 'loppestre' → Middle English 'lopster' → Modern English 'lobster', with the final 'r' added through folk etymology influence.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“He proposed to her at the fancy restaurant over lobster and champagne.”
“The lobster tried to escape from the tank but ended up doing the backstroke.”
“My wallet feels as empty as a lobster shell after that dinner.”
“The chef demonstrated how to properly crack a lobster claw.”
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