oyster bed

noun

: a place where oysters grow or are cultivated

Examples of oyster bed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This included fresh bodies of water like Collect Pond in Lower Manhattan and massive oyster beds along the harbor’s more than 500 miles of shoreline, both cared for and relied on by the Indigenous Lenape peoples. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 30 July 2026

The classic beach vacation vibes are strong here, and they’re only amplified by complimentary activities like oyster bed tours and low-tide mini golf right on the sand. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 18 July 2026

Researchers found a relationship between oyster beds and gatherings of fish and whales. — Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 15 July 2026

The pond and its oyster beds have grown into a major feature for the Four Seasons Hualalai. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for oyster bed

• abovesaid
• aforesaid
• arrowhead
• casinghead
• copperhead
• figurehead
• fountainhead
• gingerbread
• hammerhead
• infrared
• leatherhead
• letterhead

Kids Definition

oyster bed

noun

: a place where oysters grow or are cultivated