Dungeness crab

[ duhn-juh-nes, duhn-juh-nes ]

noun

1. an edible crab, Cancer magister, of shallow Pacific coastal waters from northern California to Alaska.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Dungeness crab¹

First recorded in 1920–25; after Dungeness, village in NW Washington

Example Sentences

Saturday was opening day for Dungeness crab season.

From Los Angeles Times

From 2014 to 2016, a Pacific Ocean heat wave forced anchovies and other humpback prey closer to shore and into the path of Dungeness crab fishing equipment.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s a much-improved gastropub menu, with Dungeness crab rolls and a seared tuna sandwich, and classics like sausage rolls and fish and chips.

From Seattle Times

In the early years, their imperial rolls were stuffed with Carlton Farms ground pork and Dungeness crab meat.

From Seattle Times

On the docks at Pillar Point Harbor, fishing crews have been arriving with loads of freshly caught Dungeness crab.

From Los Angeles Times