crabmeat

noun

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

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The masterful blend of creamy cheese, crabmeat, and just a little bit of heat has long made crab mornay a Southern classic. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 June 2026 The generous platter of shellfish teems with fat crustaceans and bivalves, not least truly jumbo lump crabmeat (although the crab cake appetizers does not). John Mariani, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2026 Preparations Start by shredding up imitation crabmeat and dicing up the shredded meat before placing it in a mixing bowl. Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026 Stuffed crabmeat was served up in its shell, the flesh turned into a beautifully creamy concoction with onion and milk. Ann Lee, TheWeek, 16 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crabmeat

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crabmeat was in 1857

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“Crabmeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crabmeat. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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