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Northern lobster

Northern lobster

3.2
A large edible lobster from the Atlantic coast of North America or its meat
  • noun
  • /ˈnɔrðərn ˈlɒbstər/
  • US
translation icon : langosta del norte
  • Fishermen along the Atlantic coast often catch Northern lobster in the summer months.

Examples

  • The restaurant is famous for its fresh Northern lobster served with melted butter.

  • The chef prepared a delicious dish with Northern lobster.

  • She bought two pounds of Northern lobster for the family dinner.

  • I ordered Northern lobster for dinner last night.

  • The chef prepared a delicious dish featuring Northern lobster that wowed all the guests at the dinner party.

  • During our trip to Maine, we enjoyed a feast of freshly caught Northern lobster along the shore.

  • Dining at a seafood restaurant, I ordered the Northern lobster and it was the highlight of my meal.

Synonyms

lobster
vsNorthern lobster
157 1.0

A large sea animal with a hard shell and big claws that people eat

is the specific North American edible species rather than the general crustacean
Maine lobster
vsNorthern lobster
  • US
1 3.4

A large lobster with sweet, tender meat found off Maine's coast

is the broader Atlantic species term not focused on single state harvests
Homarus americanus
vsNorthern lobster
  • Specialized
8.1

A large lobster that lives on the Atlantic coast of North America and people eat

is the common regional name for that same edible animal
American lobster
vsNorthern lobster
  • US
3.3

Meat from a large lobster that has big tender claws

is the species name for the Atlantic animal rather than only its flesh

Surface Forms

Northern lobster singular
Northern lobsters plural

Morphology

northern + lobster

The phrase simply combines the adjective 'northern' (pertaining to the north) with the noun 'lobster' (a sea crustacean), so its meaning — a lobster from northern regions — is directly derivable from its parts. This straightforward adjectival + noun composition is common cross-linguistically and follows regular English patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both words would understand it.

Etymology

The name Northern lobster simply combines Northern (where it is found) and lobster (the sea animal), making a clear picture of a big lobster from the north. So the term means 'a large edible lobster from the north Atlantic coast or its meat'.