Lobster
(noun)
- A large marine crustacean with a cylindrical body, stalked eyes, and a long spiky tail, typically boiled and served in the shell with melted butter.
- A dish of lobster meat, usually served in a sauce.
Origin:
Middle english: from old english loppe, lobbe, of germanic origin; related to dutch lob and german languste.
Examples:
- The seafood restaurant had lobster on the menu.
- He ordered a lobster for his entree.
- The lobster was cooked to perfection.
- The seafood market had live lobsters for sale.
- Lobster is a delicacy and considered a luxury food.