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lobsterman

American  
[lob-ster-muhn] / ˈlɒb stər mən /

noun

lobstermen plural
  1. a person who traps lobsters.


Gender

See -man.

Etymology

Origin of lobsterman

First recorded in 1880–85; lobster + -man

Example Sentences

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My current hours are closer to those of a Maine lobsterman or a drive-time DJ.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

Another Maine lobsterman, Nick Lemieux, said he and his sons have had nearly 200 traps stolen in recent years – and he blames their rivals to the north.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2025

I mean, the head of the Republican Party in the state legislature is like a career lobsterman.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2024

Billy Bob Faulkingham, House Republican leader of the Maine Legislature, and another lobsterman survived after their boat overturned while hauling traps ahead of the storm Friday, officials said.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 16, 2023

"I was talking with the lobsterman," explained Amy.

From The Outdoor Girls at Ocean View Or, The Box That Was Found in the Sand by Hope, Laura Lee

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