noun
- a small oyster from Blue Point, Long Island, New York, or any oyster of similar size and quality
Usage: often capitalized when referring to oysters from the specific region; culinary/gastronomic term
Examples
- The restaurant served fresh bluepoint oysters on the half shell.
- Bluepoints are prized for their briny flavor and tender meat.
- She ordered a dozen bluepoint oysters as an appetizer.
- The seafood market specializes in bluepoint and other premium oyster varieties.