# crawfish

/ˈkɹɔˌfɪʃ/ (US) · /kɹˈɔːfɪʃ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/crawfish
Updated: 2026-10-16

## Definition

a small freshwater animal that looks like a tiny lobster. People catch and boil them to eat, especially in warm southern areas.

For teachers: a small freshwater crustacean resembling a miniature lobster, widely caught and eaten as food.

## Examples

- We eat boiled crawfish with corn and potatoes.
- At the spring festival, vendors sell sacks of spicy crawfish served on long tables for sharing.
- The crawfish harvest, dependent on spring rains and river water levels, remains a cultural and economic anchor for small fishing communities.

## Synonyms

crayfish, crawdad

## Usage notes

- Plural is usually crawfish, sometimes crawfishes; also called crayfish or crawdad in other regions.

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