oysters

[ˈɔɪstərz]

oysters Definition

  • 1a type of shellfish that has a rough irregular shell, is eaten cooked or raw, and is considered a delicacy
  • 2the meat of this shellfish

Using oysters: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "oysters" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I love eating oysters with lemon juice.

  • Example

    The restaurant serves fresh oysters every day.

  • Example

    He ordered a dozen oysters for his appetizer.

oysters Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for oysters

Phrases with oysters

  • a restaurant or bar that specializes in serving oysters

    Example

    Let's go to the oyster bar for dinner tonight.

  • a special knife used to open oysters

    Example

    Do you have an oyster knife? I want to try opening these oysters.

  • a thick, brown sauce made from oysters, soy sauce, and other seasonings

    Example

    I like to use oyster sauce when I cook stir-fry dishes.

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Summary: oysters in Brief

Oysters [ˈɔɪstərz] are a type of shellfish that can be eaten cooked or raw and are considered a delicacy. They are often served in restaurants and can be opened with a special knife called an oyster knife. 'Oysters' also refers to the meat of this shellfish.