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oyster Definition and Meaning in English (oyster definition)

noun
Quick Answer • Definition

Oyster definition: An edible marine bivalve mollusc that has a rough, irregular shell and is often cultivated for food or for pearls.

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Definitions of Oyster

  1. 1noun

    An edible marine bivalve mollusc that has a rough, irregular shell and is often cultivated for food or for pearls.

Example Sentences

casual

“She ordered a plate of fresh oysters for dinner.”

general

“Some oysters are known to produce beautiful pearls.”

Inflected Word Forms

nounoyster shell
agent nounoysterman

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

The world is your oyster.idiom

You are in a position to take advantage of all the opportunities that life has to offer.

Frequently Asked Questions: Oyster in English

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Oyster definition: An edible marine bivalve mollusc that has a rough, irregular shell and is often cultivated for food or for pearls.
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'Oyster' translates to 'oyster' in English. Oyster definition: An edible marine bivalve mollusc that has a rough, irregular shell and is often cultivated for food or for pearls.
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