Skip to content
vocaboo
Beta
Log in

oyster

Pronunciation: [ˈɔɪstər]

Word

Learn how to use oyster in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “food”

(noun) a type of shellfish that people often eat, especially in fancy restaurants. Oysters have a soft body inside a hard shell and can be eaten raw or cooked.

Example

I tried an oyster for the first time, and it was delicious!

Example

She didn't enjoy the oyster because it was too slimy for her taste.

Example

Would you like to try an oyster with lemon on it?

Context: “pearl”

(noun) a special kind of oyster can create pearls. Pearls are shiny and round, and they are often used in jewelry.

Example

The necklace had a beautiful pearl that came from an oyster.

Example

He was disappointed that the oyster did not have any pearls inside.

Example

Can you tell me how pearls are made inside oysters?

Context: “metaphor”

(noun) sometimes, people use the word 'oyster' to describe someone who has many opportunities or possibilities, like 'the world is your oyster.'

Example

After graduating, he felt like the world was his oyster, with endless choices ahead.

Example

She didn’t believe the world was her oyster when she failed to get the job she wanted.

Example

Do you think the world is your oyster right now?

How to pronounce oyster

Pronunciation: [ˈɔɪstər]

Listen and repeat as many times as you need.

0s
0s