crawfish
7 synonyms and 2 antonyms for crawfish, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A freshwater crustacean similar to a small lobster, also called a crayfish, often eaten as seafood.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A freshwater crustacean similar to a small lobster, also called a crayfish, often eaten as seafood.
“They boiled crawfish with corn and potatoes for the party.”
Etymology
A folk-etymology respelling of the older word crevis (compare crayfish), reshaped in English because it sounded like "fish."
Full origin of crawfish →Frequently asked questions
What does “crawfish” mean?
The word “crawfish” means a freshwater crustacean similar to a small lobster, also called a crayfish, often eaten as seafood. In plain terms, either the crustacean (a Southern U.S. variant of crayfish) or, informally, to retreat from a promise.
How do you pronounce “crawfish”?
“Crawfish” is pronounced KRAW-fihsh (/ˈkɹɔˌfɪʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “crawfish” in a sentence?
Here is “crawfish” used in a sentence: “They boiled crawfish with corn and potatoes for the party.”
What part of speech is “crawfish”?
Depending on how it is used, “crawfish” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “crawfish” have?
“Crawfish” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a freshwater crustacean similar to a small lobster, also called a crayfish, often eaten as seafood.
