Synonyms for

Lobster

Verb / ˈlɑ:bstɜ: / Another word for lobster — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a large marine crustacean with a cylindrical body, stalked eyes, and the first of its five pairs of limbs modified as pincers.

Synonyms & similar words

crayfish crab crawdad crawfish langouste langoustine prawn shrimp seafood shellfish krill oyster clam mussels scallops

Synonyms by register

Formal

crustacean decapod

Informal

bug sea bug

Literary

sea-dweller oceanic crustacean

Antonyms

plant fungus mammal bird insect amphibian

Common collocations

  • live lobster
  • cooked lobster
  • lobster bisque
  • lobster roll
  • lobster trap
  • lobster claw
  • shellfish allergy

Word family

noun lobster

Usage note

Lobster is a specific type of marine crustacean. It is not typically used metaphorically, and antonyms are generally unrelated biological categories.

Example sentences

  1. The lobster weighed five pounds!
  2. I saw a lobster at the aquarium today.
  3. She ordered a lobster roll for lunch.
  4. The lobster's claws were very sharp.
  5. I put a live lobster in the pot of boiling water.

Quotes

  • I'm a great lobster cook. I love cooking them, I love eating them, and I love serving them. - Ina Garten
  • I once had a lobster ice cream. It was interesting. - Ed Helms
  • I'm a big lobster fan. - Gail Simmons

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