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Lobster: meaning, definitions and examples

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lobster

 

[ หˆlษ’bstษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

seafood

A large marine crustacean with a cylindrical body, stalked eyes, and the first of its five pairs of limbs modified as pincers. Lobsters are highly prized as seafood.

Synonyms

crayfish, crustacean, shellfish

Examples of usage

  • Lobster is considered a delicacy in many parts of the world.
  • I ordered a lobster dish at the restaurant.
Context #2 | Noun

slang

A person from a rural or lower-class background who is seen as unsophisticated or uncultured.

Synonyms

country bumpkin, hick, redneck

Examples of usage

  • He's just a lobster who doesn't know anything about art.
  • Don't be such a lobster, broaden your horizons.

Translations

Translations of the word "lobster" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lagosta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‰เคฌเฅเคธเฅเคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hummer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lobster

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะพะฑัั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ homar

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒญใƒ–ใ‚นใ‚ฟใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท homard

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ langosta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ฤฑstakoz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”๋‹ท๊ฐ€์žฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฑุงุฏ ุงู„ุจุญุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ humr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ homรกr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้พ™่™พ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jastog

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ humar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะผะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒกแƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lobster

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ langosta

Etymology

The word "lobster" originates from Middle English, from Old English loppestre, which is of unknown origin. Lobsters have been a popular food source for centuries, with evidence of their consumption dating back to prehistoric times. In modern times, lobsters are considered a gourmet delicacy and are enjoyed in various cuisines around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,700, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.