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Seafood was always my favorite food. I mean, fried lobster? Come on. Once I found out shrimp, scallops and lobster were my allergic triggers, I had to change my diet.
Adrian Peterson

Meaning of "lobster" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LOBSTER

Old English loppestre, from loppe spider.
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PRONUNCIATION OF LOBSTER

lobster  [ˈlɒbstə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LOBSTER

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Lobster is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LOBSTER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Lobster

Clawed lobsters comprise a family of large marine crustaceans. They have long bodies with muscular tails, and live in crevices or burrows on the sea floor. Three of their five pairs of legs have claws, including the first pair, which are usually much larger than the others. Highly prized as seafood, lobsters are economically important, and are often one of the most profitable commodities in coastal areas they populate. Commercially important species include two species of Homarus from the northern Atlantic Ocean, and scampi – the northern-hemisphere genus Nephrops and the southern-hemisphere genus Metanephrops. Although several other groups of crustaceans have the word "lobster" in their names, the unqualified term "lobster" generally refers to the clawed lobsters of the family Nephropidae. Clawed lobsters are not closely related to spiny lobsters or slipper lobsters, which have no claws, or to squat lobsters. The closest living relatives of clawed lobsters are the reef lobsters and the three families of freshwater crayfish.

Definition of lobster in the English dictionary

The first definition of lobster in the dictionary is any of several large marine decapod crustaceans of the genus Homarus, esp H. vulgaris, occurring on rocky shores and having the first pair of limbs modified as large pincers. Other definition of lobster is any of several similar crustaceans, esp the spiny lobster. Lobster is also the flesh of any of these crustaceans, eaten as a delicacy.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LOBSTER


cadastre
kəˈdæstə
costa
ˈkɒstə
dabster
ˈdæbstə
faster
ˈfɑːstə
fibster
ˈfɪbstə
fiesta
fɪˈɛstə
investor
ɪnˈvɛstə
manchester
ˈmæntʃɪstə
master
ˈmɑːstə
minister
ˈmɪnɪstə
mobster
ˈmɒbstə
monster
ˈmɒnstə
Mr
ˈmɪstə
pasta
ˈpæstə
poster
ˈpəʊstə
register
ˈrɛdʒɪstə
sister
ˈsɪstə
vista
ˈvɪstə
webmaster
ˈwɛbˌmɑːstə
webster
ˈwɛbstə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LOBSTER

loblolly man
lobo
lobola
lobolo
lobotomies
lobotomised
lobotomize
lobotomized
lobotomy
lobscouse
lobster moth
lobster net
lobster Newburg
lobster pot
lobster thermidor
lobster trap
lobsterer
lobsterlike
lobsterman
lobular

WORDS THAT END LIKE LOBSTER

booster
Cheshire West and Chester
Chester
cluster
cock lobster
disaster
Easter
forecaster
foster
hamster
holster
Lancaster
mister
Norway lobster
polyester
rester
rock lobster
semester
spiny lobster
tester

Synonyms and antonyms of lobster in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «lobster» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LOBSTER

Find out the translation of lobster to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of lobster from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «lobster» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

龙虾
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

langosta
570 millions of speakers

English

lobster
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

झींगा मछली
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سَرَطَانُ البَحْرِ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

омар
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

lagosta
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গলদা চিংড়ি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

homard
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lobster
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Hummer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ロブスター
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

바닷가재
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lobster
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tôm hùm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இரால்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लॉबस्टर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Istakoz
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

aragosta
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

homar
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

лобстер
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

homar
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αστακός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kreef
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hummer
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hummer
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of lobster

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LOBSTER»

The term «lobster» is very widely used and occupies the 14.134 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LOBSTER» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «lobster» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «lobster» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about lobster

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10 QUOTES WITH «LOBSTER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word lobster.
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Daniel Boulud
I think in France, for example, we can say whatever we want about the French, but going out and dining is more about the intellectual moment to share with the people you dine with than trying to figure out what the chef did with that little piece of salmon or lobster and all that.
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Alice Dreger
According to my mother, there pretty much wasn't anything I wouldn't eat as a child. Not just try, but eat. I was even inclined to dig into stuff about which she expressed open disgust - lobster and other shellfish, and cheap Chinese food with pepper so hot it made your gums feel like a medieval dentist had been at them.
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Paloma Faith
I'm really into food; it's one of my favourite things - everything from potato waffles to lobster.
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Elle Fanning
I'm a big fish eater. Salmon - I love salmon. My sister loves Chinese food and sushi and all that. I'm not as big of a fan, but she likes it so we eat it a lot. So I'm beginning to like it more. I don't like the raw sushi. I liked the cooked crab and lobster and everything.
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Sprague Grayden
I'm from Manchester, Mass., so it was lobster, lobster and more lobster! Also, lots of fish that we caught in the summers, clam chowder and roast beef sandwiches. But my mom was pretty healthy; we had a lot of chicken and broccoli and rice as well.
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John Mackey
At the end of the day, the quality of life is all we have, and it's just as important to that lobster, the quality of life that it lives - even if it's not as long - as the quality of your life.
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Joseph Mitchell
When I get through tearing a lobster apart, or one of those tender West Coast octopuses, I feel like I had a drink from the fountain of youth.
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Brian O'Driscoll
I'm fairly adventurous with my eating. I've tried kangaroo, and Moreton Bay bugs, which are a kind of lobster, are so good.
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Tony Parsons
There are a handful of barbecue seafood shacks on the beach at Hat Nai Yang, which is a fabulous place to have dinner. It's very much run for locals and they serve the catch of the day, which might be lobster, white snapper or squid. It's ridiculously reasonable, too.
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Adrian Peterson
Seafood was always my favorite food. I mean, fried lobster? Come on. Once I found out shrimp, scallops and lobster were my allergic triggers, I had to change my diet.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LOBSTER»

Discover the use of lobster in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to lobster and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Lobster Gangs of Maine
An anthropologist describes the working world of Maine lobstermen, focusing on the intricate personal network that sustains them.
James M. Acheson, 2012
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Consider the Lobster: And Other Essays
What is John Updike's deal, anyway? And what happens when adult video starlets meet their fans in person? David Foster Wallace answers these questions and more in essays that are also enthralling narrative adventures.
David Foster Wallace, 2007
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Biology of the Lobster: Homarus americanus
A valuable source of income, its abundance or rarity often reflects the health of ecosystems occupied by these crustaceans. This comprehensive reference brings together all that is known of these fascinating animals.
Jan Robert Factor, 1995
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Consider the Lobster: And Other Essays
What is John Updike's deal, anyway? And what happens when adult video starlets meet their fans in person? David Foster Wallace answers these questions and more in essays that are also enthralling narrative adventures.
David Foster Wallace, 2005
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Lobster at Home
Guides the home cook through the steps of picking a lobster at the grocery store and then steaming, boiling, or grilling it
Jasper White, 1998
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Capturing the Commons: Devising Institutions to Manage the ...
A case study of the Maine lobster fishery, one of the most successful fisheries in the world.
James M. Acheson, 2004
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Lobster: A Global History
Food writer Elisabeth Townsend here charts the global rise of the lobster as delicacy. Part of the Edible Series, Lobster: A Global History explores the use and consumption of the lobster from poor man’s staple to cultural icon.
Elisabeth Townsend, 2012
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Last Night at the Lobster
Stewart O?Nan has been called ?the bard of the working class,? and Last Night at the Lobster is one of his most acclaimed works to date.
Stewart O'Nan, 2007
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I, Lobster: A Crustacean Odyssey
A consideration of the lobster in history, myth, art, literature, and cuisine
Nancy Frazier, 2012
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How to Catch a Lobster in Down East Maine
The book will tell the history and story of Down East Maine lobster fishing. Author Christina Lemieux's family has been lobster fishermen for four generations, and the book draws from their personal recollections and documentation.
Christina Lemieux Oragano, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LOBSTER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term lobster is used in the context of the following news items.
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McDonald's Lobster Roll Back on Menu | Money Talks News
McDonald's has brought back its lobster roll sandwich. But you won't find this item on the dollar menu. Instead, the sandwich will set diners ... «Money Talks News, Jul 15»
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Red Lobster Brings Back Crabfest - MarketWatch
Red Lobster is the world's largest seafood restaurant company, ... As a private company owned by Golden Gate Capital, Red Lobster is focused ... «MarketWatch, Jul 15»
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Kyle Busch's Wife Grossed Out By Giant Lobster Trophy At New …
... awards in sports: a giant rock lobster. Kyle was all smiles hoisting the lobster after his third win in the last four races. Samantha? Not so much. «NESN.com, Jul 15»
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Joe Lane, the lobster guy | Boothbay Register
Lane has been running his lobster stand for a little over a year, selling fresh live and cooked lobsters, and lobster rolls, lobster tacos, lobster ... «Boothbay Register, Jul 15»
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Wayne's Summer Festival, Lobster Roll Lunch set for Aug. 1 …
WAYNE — Wayne's Summer Festival and Lobster Roll Lunch is planned for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at Cary Memorial Library. «Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel, Jul 15»
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Pittsfield: Lobster picnic slated Aug. 1 - Berkshire Eagle Online
First Baptist Church, 88 South St., will hold its 13th annual lobster picnic from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, in the church Assembly Hall. «Berkshire Eagle, Jul 15»
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Two-wheel mecca: Weather clears for pedalers in Lobster Ride - By …
Photo by: Holly Vanorse Spicer Bicyclists gather at Oceanside East for the 14th annual Bicycle Coalition of Maine's Lobster Ride July 19 in ... «Republican Journal, Jul 15»
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Bill Bailey, a magical door and lobster rolls - just another glorious …
And that is saying nothing of the food: lobster rolls, Mexican enchiladas, burgers, crepes and well-stocked beer tents all vied for our attention. But after a few ... «Swindon Advertiser, Jul 15»
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95-Year-Old, 23-Pound Lobster Attracts People To New York …
The lobster has become a local celebrity, with people lining up at the restaurant to take pictures with it. In fact, he's become so popular that ... «Headlines & Global News, Jul 15»
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Leftover thoughts from Lobster Bowl XXVI - Central Maine
In winning Saturday's Lobster Bowl by a 45-21 score, the West ran a spread offense that perfectly utilized the skills of quarterbacks Noah ... «Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel, Jul 15»

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