Meaning & Definition of word "Oyster"

noun:

• 1. A marine mollusk with a rough, irregular shell that can be harvested for its edible flesh and sometimes produces pearls.
  • Example: We enjoyed freshly shucked oysters at the seafood restaurant.
• 2. Any of various bivalve mollusks of the family Ostreidae, with leathery inner surfaces, often found attached to rock or other surfaces.
  • Example: The diver discovered a bed of oysters thriving on the rocky seabed.
• 3. A term used to describe something that is considered a delicacy, especially in culinary contexts.
  • Example: Some people consider oysters an aphrodisiac.

verb:

• 1. To gather or harvest oysters.
  • Example: He spent the afternoon oystering along the coast.