crustacean

noun/krʌˈsteɪʃən/

Frequency rank: #19,135 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

an aquatic animal with a hard shell and jointed legs, such as a crab, lobster, or shrimp.

Illustration for the English word “crustacean”

Example sentence

The chef recommended the local crustacean dish, which featured freshly caught lobster.

Synonyms & related words

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