Lobster

Pronunciation: /ˈlɑbstər/

Definitions of lobster

noun a large marine crustacean with a hard shell, long antennae, and pincers, used as food.

Example Sentences

A1 I ate a lobster for dinner last night.

A2 Lobsters are often found in the ocean.

B1 The lobster was cooked to perfection and served with butter.

B2 She ordered a lobster roll at the seafood restaurant.

C1 The lobster bisque at this restaurant is renowned for its rich flavor.

C2 The chef prepared a decadent lobster thermidor for the special occasion.

Examples of lobster in a Sentence

formal The lobster is a type of shellfish commonly found in oceans around the world.

informal I can't wait to dig into that juicy lobster at dinner tonight.

slang Let's hit up that seafood joint for some bomb lobster.

figurative She's as red as a lobster after spending a day at the beach without sunscreen.

Grammatical Forms of lobster

• past tense: lobstered
• plural: lobsters
• comparative: more lobster
• superlative: most lobster
• present tense: lobsters
• future tense: will lobster
• perfect tense: have lobstered
• continuous tense: is lobstering
• singular: lobster
• positive degree: lobster
• infinitive: to lobster
• gerund: lobstering
• participle: lobstered

Origin and Evolution of lobster

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'lobster' originated from the Old English word 'loppestre' which is believed to have come from the Old Norse word 'humar', meaning lobster or shellfish.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lobster' has retained its original meaning as a type of shellfish, but has also been used metaphorically in various contexts to describe someone or something that is tough or resilient.