Meaning & Definition of word "Lobster"
Lobster
/ˈlɒbstər/
noun:
- 1. A large marine crustacean with a long body, a hard shell, and pincers, widely regarded as a delicacy.
- Example: We decided to order lobster for dinner at the seafood restaurant.
- 2. A person who is considered to be dimwitted or a fool.
- Example: He felt like such a lobster for forgetting his best friend's birthday.
- 3. The meat of the lobster, typically prepared and served as food.
- Example: The lobster bisque was rich and flavorful, made with fresh lobster meat.
Etymology
●Middle English 'lobster', from Old French 'l'oustaire', from Latin 'lacertus', meaning 'a lizard'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
lobster trap:
A trap used to catch lobsters.
caught like a lobster:
To be caught or trapped in a difficult situation.
lobster red:
Referring to a sunburned appearance.
Related Words
crustacean:
A member of large class of marine animals that have exoskeletons.
seafood:
Food that comes from the sea, especially fish and shellfish.
shellfish:
Aquatic invertebrates with a shell, such as lobsters, crabs, and shrimp.
Slang Meanings of lobster
Meaning: A person who is very tan or sunburned.
● Example Sentence: He’s so lobster after that beach trip.
Meaning: A term for someone who is in a difficult or trapped situation.
● Example Sentence: When the deadline hit, he felt like a lobster in a pot.