Spell Bee Word: lobster

Basic Details

Word: Lobster

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A large sea animal with a hard shell, long pincers, and edible flesh, often enjoyed as a seafood dish.

Synonyms: Crustacean, sea creature

Antonyms: N/A

Idioms and Phrases

1. Live like a lobster in a pot: Refers to someone who is comfortable and content without realising danger may be coming. Example: "Sitting in his warm home, he was living like a lobster in a pot, oblivious to the storm outside."
2. Strange as a lobster: Used to describe something or someone that is unusual or peculiar. Example: "Her weird fashion sense was as strange as a lobster, making her stand out at the party."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The chef prepared a delicious lobster dish that everyone at the restaurant enjoyed.

Example 2: We watched fishermen catch lobsters in the shallow waters of the seaside.

Example 3: At the aquarium, the vibrant lobsters caught everyone's attention with their bright colours.

Fun Fact

Did you know that lobsters can live for over 50 years and continue to grow throughout their lives? They can even change their colour based on their environment!

Famous Quote

"The lobster is a great food because it’s so beautiful and interesting, and I think we’re missing it." David Chang

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "lobster" mean?

a) A type of fish
b) A large sea animal with pincers
c) A kind of vegetable
d) A freshwater crab

Answer: b) A large sea animal with pincers

2. Which of these is a synonym of "lobster"?

a) Mammal
b) Crustacean
c) Reptile
d) Bird

Answer: b) Crustacean

3. Which sentence uses "lobster" correctly?

a) The lobster danced on the table.
b) They went hunting for lobsters during their sea trip.
c) The lobster flew above the water.
d) The lobster sang a song.

Answer: b) They went hunting for lobsters during their sea trip.

4. Which idiom means the same as being unaware of danger?

a) Strange as a lobster
b) Live like a lobster in a pot
c) Fit as a fiddle
d) As busy as a bee

Answer: b) Live like a lobster in a pot

5. What is the opposite of "lobster"?

a) N/A
b) Fish
c) Deer
d) Elephant

Answer: a) N/A