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Crawfish (Noun)

Tiny lobster-like crustaceans usually boiled briefly.

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

The restaurant specialty was a spicy crawfish boil served with corn on the cob and potatoes.
He ordered a dozen crawfish as an appetizer to start his meal.
The family gathered at the lake for their annual crawfish fest, complete with a big pot of boiling water.
Crawfish are a staple in Louisiana cuisine, often served with a side of cocktail sauce.
At the seafood market, the vendor was busy sorting through a bucket of freshly caught crawfish.

Large edible marine crustacean having a spiny carapace but lacking the large pincers of true lobsters.

Nouns denoting animals.

We spent the evening boiling crawfish in a giant pot and enjoying the fruits of our labor.
In Louisiana, crawfish is a popular ingredient in gumbo, a spicy stew.
At the seafood market, I saw a sign that read "Fresh crawfish, $10 a pound".
Crawfish season in our town typically runs from March to June, and people come from all around to take part.
She had never eaten crawfish before, so I had to teach her how to properly peel and devour one.

Small freshwater decapod crustacean that resembles a lobster.

Nouns denoting animals.

Crawfish are commonly used as bait in fishing, particularly for catching large species like bass and pike.
In Louisiana, crawfish is a popular ingredient in many dishes, including etouffee and jambalaya.
The aquarium store sold crawfish as pets, and they were a popular choice among enthusiasts.
The crawfish were carefully sorted by size before being packaged and shipped to restaurants.
Crawfish farming is a significant industry in many parts of the southern United States.