Definition

Noun: 1. A species of lobster: A large marine crustacean (Homarus americanus) native to the Atlantic coast of North America, characterized by its two large, powerful claws. 2. The edible flesh of this lobster: The meat, especially from the large claws and tail, of the Homarus americanus, known for being tender and flavorful.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Species):
  • The American lobster is easily identified by its large claws, one for crushing and one for cutting.
  • Conservation efforts are important to maintain healthy populations of the American lobster.
• Noun (Food):
  • For dinner, we steamed an American lobster and served it with melted butter.
  • The menu featured a bisque made from American lobster.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used in biological and commercial contexts to distinguish from other lobster species, such as the European lobster () or spiny lobsters.
• In culinary and fishing industries, "American lobster" often implies the product is from the cold waters of the northeastern United States and Canada, where it is a major commercial resource.

Variants and Related Words

• Northern lobster: Another common name for the same species ().
• Maine lobster: A market name often used synonymously with American lobster, referencing a primary region where it is caught.
• Homarus americanus: The scientific (Latin) name for the species.

Synonyms

• For the species: Northern lobster.
• For the food: Lobster meat, lobster tail (specifically part of it).

Related Phrases

• Lobster trap: A device used to catch American lobsters.
• Lobster fishery: The industry centered on harvesting American lobsters.

Noun

1. lobster of Atlantic coast of America
2. flesh of cold-water lobsters having large tender claws; caught from Maine to the Carolinas