Oyster

Pronunciation: /ˈɔɪstər/

Definitions of oyster

noun a type of shellfish with a rough irregular shell that is eaten as a delicacy

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat oysters at the seafood restaurant.

A2 She found a pearl inside the oyster she was eating.

B1 Oysters are considered a delicacy in many cultures.

B2 The chef prepared a delicious oyster stew for the guests.

C1 The oyster population in the bay has been declining due to pollution.

C2 The scientist conducted research on the genetics of oysters to improve breeding programs.

Examples of oyster in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared a delicate oyster dish for the guests.

informal Let's grab some oysters at the seafood restaurant.

slang I heard this place serves the best oysters in town!

figurative She kept her emotions hidden, like a pearl inside an oyster.

Grammatical Forms of oyster

• past tense: shucked
• plural: oysters
• comparative: more oyster
• superlative: most oyster
• present tense: shuck
• future tense: will shuck
• perfect tense: have shucked
• continuous tense: is shucking
• singular: oyster
• positive degree: oyster
• infinitive: to shuck
• gerund: shucking
• participle: shucked

Origin and Evolution of oyster

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French, Latin, Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'oyster' originated from the Old French word 'oistre' which came from the Latin word 'ostrea' and the Greek word 'ostreon'.

Evolution of the word: The word 'oyster' has retained its basic meaning of a type of shellfish but has also evolved to be used metaphorically in expressions like 'the world is your oyster' to symbolize opportunity and potential.