Synonyms for

Oysters

Verb / ˈɔɪstɜ:z / Another word for oysters — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Oysters are a type of mollusk that live in saltwater and have a hard shell. They are often eaten as a seafood delicacy.

Synonyms & similar words

oyster huitre clams mussels scallops lobsters crabs shrimps prawns clawfish crawfish cockles periwinkles whelks abalone snails conchs octopuses squids cuttlefish nautiluses seashells

Synonyms by register

Formal

bivalves conchs mollusks

Informal

shellfish sea snacks

Literary

pearl-bearers ocean gems

Antonyms

land animals insects birds mammals terrestrial creatures non-aquatic life

Common collocations

  • raw oysters
  • oyster bar
  • oyster shells
  • oyster mushrooms
  • oyster sauce
  • cultivated oysters
  • wild oysters

Word family

noun oyster

Usage note

Oysters are a type of bivalve mollusk. The phrase 'the world is your oyster' is a common idiom meaning you have many opportunities.

Example sentences

  1. The oysters were so fresh and delicious at the seafood market.
  2. We found a pearl inside one of the oysters we ate at the restaurant.
  3. He ordered a dozen oysters for himself at the oyster bar.
  4. The chef cooked the oysters with garlic and butter for a tasty appetizer.
  5. We went to the oyster festival and tried many different types of oysters.

Quotes

  • "Oysters are the most tender and delicate of all seafoods. They stay in bed all day and night. They never work or take exercise, are stupendous drinkers, and wait for their meals to come to them."
  • - Hector Hugh Munro
  • "I will not eat oysters. I want my food dead. Not sick, not wounded, dead."

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