oysters

[US]/[ˈɔɪstəz]/
[UK]/[ˈɔɪstərz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a marine bivalve mollusk with a rough, corrugated shell
n. (plural)The shellfish themselves, often eaten raw or cooked.
v.To gather oysters.; To eat oysters.

Phrases & Collocations

fresh oysters

oysters rockefeller

eating oysters

shucking oysters

raw oysters

oyster shells

grilled oysters

oyster stew

buying oysters

oyster farm

Example Sentences

we shucked a dozen oysters for a delicious appetizer.

the restaurant specializes in fresh, locally sourced oysters.

she loves eating oysters on the half shell with lemon.

oyster farming is a growing industry along the coast.

the oyster stew was creamy and flavorful.

he carefully selected the plumpest oysters from the display.

oysters are a good source of zinc and other nutrients.

they harvested oysters from the intertidal zone.

the salty taste of the oysters lingered on my palate.

we enjoyed a platter of grilled oysters with garlic butter.

the bay is known for its excellent oyster beds.

oyster crackers are a classic accompaniment to seafood chowder.

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