1. plural of oyster; marine mollusks with rough irregular shells that are often eaten as food

Examples

• The restaurant serves fresh oysters on the half shell.
• We ordered a dozen oysters as an appetizer.
• The chef prepared the oysters with lemon and hot sauce.
• Pearl divers searched for oysters in the shallow bay.
• Raw oysters are considered a delicacy in many cultures.
• The oysters were harvested from clean coastal waters.