crabmeat

noun

crab·​meat ˈkrab-ˌmēt How to pronounce crabmeat (audio)
: the edible part of a crab

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Without the protection of the shell or other ingredients, frozen crabmeat loses its tender texture and becomes stringy. Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025 The shrimp in the shrimp cocktail in all likelihood comes in frozen from Thailand, while the blue crabmeat is packed in Maryland and the mahi mahi shipped in from Hawaii. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter. John Mariani, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 Our Test Kitchen finds this is a good quality option that's not as expensive as refrigerated crabmeat. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Mar. 2025 Using a spatula, gently fold in the crabmeat and cheese. Essence, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crabmeat

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of crabmeat was in 1876

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“Crabmeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crabmeat. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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