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oyster

/ˈɔɪstə/

/ˈɔɪstər/

oysternoun

oysters

/ˈɔɪstə/

/ˈɔɪstər/

Translations

устрица

The oyster was fresh and delicious.

Устрица была свежей и вкусной.

Definitions

A marine mollusk with a rough, irregular shell, found in coastal waters, and often harvested for food or pearls.

The chef prepared a delicious dish using fresh oysters from the local bay.

The edible flesh of an oyster, used as food (uncountable).

Add finely chopped oyster to the sauce for extra richness.

A metaphorical term for something that is a source of opportunity or wealth.

With her new job, the world is her oyster, and she can achieve anything she sets her mind to.

A person who is silent, reserved, or unwilling to share information.

Whenever the topic turns to his past, he becomes an oyster.

A pale greyish-beige colour resembling the inside of an oyster shell.

The designer chose oyster for the living-room walls.

Synonyms

oysterverb

oystered

Past Simple

oystered

Past Participle

oystering

Gerund

/ˈɔɪstə/

/ˈɔɪstər/

Definitions

To gather or harvest oysters from their natural habitat.

Every summer, the family would oyster along the coast to collect fresh seafood.

To add oysters to or cook (a dish) with oysters.

She oystered the stuffing before roasting the turkey.

Synonyms

fish (for)

oysteradjective

/ˈɔɪ.stə/

/ˈɔɪ.stɚ/

Often used attributively before nouns to indicate relation to oysters (e.g. "oyster sauce").

Definitions

Relating to, consisting of, or made with oysters.

They served an oyster stew on Christmas Eve.

Of a pale greyish-beige colour resembling that of an oyster shell.

She wore an elegant oyster silk dress.

Synonyms