oyster
Translation
oyster
Examples
I love eating fresh oysters.
I love eating fresh oysters.
The world is your oyster.
The world is your oyster.
Grammar Patterns
((an oyster)) a single oyster I ate an oyster.
((the world is sb.'s oyster)) to have all the opportunities you want After graduating, the world is your oyster.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bivalve, mollusk.
Etymology
From Greek 'osteon' (bone), referring to its hard shell.
Memory Tips
Imagine an oyster shell opening to reveal a pearl. The 'oy' sound is like 'oh boy!' when you find one.