rock lobster
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of rock lobster
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Ties improved in 2024, when China called off a ban on imported Australian rock lobster, removing the final obstacle to ending a damaging trade war waged between the countries from 2017.
From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026
The chain purchases 20% of all North American lobster tails sold, it said, and more than 15% of the world’s supply of rock lobster.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2024
In South Africa, for example, stocks harvested by small-scale fishers — particularly high-value stocks such as abalone and West Coast rock lobster — are severely over-exploited.
From Salon • Dec. 2, 2022
“Our government leaves us nowhere,” said the 42-year-old, who supports a multigenerational family trapping rock lobster.
From New York Times • Sep. 2, 2022
Asked to respond to the Hong Kong official Ho’s comment, he said: “The trade in Australian rock lobster to Hong Kong fully complies with importing country requirements”.
From Reuters • Oct. 22, 2021
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