Definition

A person who sells or collects oysters.

Example

The oysterer brought fresh oysters to the market every morning.

Conversation

Have you ever met an oysterer before?

No, I haven't! What do they do exactly?

They specialize in dealing with oysters and can tell you a lot about them.

That sounds interesting! I’d love to learn more about oysters.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Oysterer → The word is formed from "oyster" (from Old French *oistre*, meaning a type of shellfish) and "-er" (meaning a person who). An oysterer is a person who deals with or sells oysters.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who works with oysters — the '-er' indicates a person, and 'oyster' refers to the shellfish.

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