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: any of a family (Nephropidae and especially Homarus americanus) of large edible marine decapod crustaceans that have stalked eyes, a pair of large claws, and a long abdomen and that include species from coasts on both sides of the North Atlantic and from the Cape of Good Hope
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Examples of lobster in a Sentence
I had lobster for dinner.
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It’s crafted in luxurious leather and has a gold chainlink detail with a lobster clasp.
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Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Stroll along the coastal trail at Half Moon Bay State Beach or grab a bite at Sam’s Chowder House, known for its East Coast-style lobster roll.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
While guests enjoy a dinner surprisingly devoid of steak and lobster, Nate asks Harry to show him the lines on the deck in preparation for docking the boat the next day.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2025
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Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Stroll along the coastal trail at Half Moon Bay State Beach or grab a bite at Sam’s Chowder House, known for its East Coast-style lobster roll.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
While guests enjoy a dinner surprisingly devoid of steak and lobster, Nate asks Harry to show him the lines on the deck in preparation for docking the boat the next day.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2025
Best Restaurants Lobster Trap Anegada is renowned for its lobster, and at the Lobster Trap, even the simplest preparation of the island staple is enough to wow.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lobster
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“Lobster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lobster. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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lobster
noun
lob·ster
ˈläb-stər 
: any of several large edible marine crustaceans with stalked eyes, a pair of large claws, and a long abdomen
also
: spiny lobster
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