oyster mushroom

noun

: an edible mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) that grows especially on deciduous trees and deadwood

Examples of oyster mushroom in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The highlight of the visit had to be the oyster mushroom calamari. — Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 30 July 2026

Dibi pairs Gulf shrimp with oyster mushrooms under mustard sauce. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

The Seared Mary’s Chicken entree ($26) now features Brentwood corn and king oyster mushrooms, with a roasted corn chicken jus. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 28 July 2026

Beach House Restaurant + Bar @ Lover’s Point dishes up classics with a California twist, like Pacific Coast clam chowder and crispy oyster mushrooms, while Passionfish is known for its sustainable and innovative seafood. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above