half shell
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of half shell
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
Example Sentences
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Our food writers have recommended the roasted oysters in chipotle bourbon butter with toasted baguette, raw oysters on the half shell or trying to shuck yourself for a DIY experience.
From Seattle Times • May 29, 2022
To me, that’s life on a half shell.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2020
Oysters on the half shell are as easy to find as robes at the Supreme Court.
From Washington Post • Aug. 20, 2019
Things got underway with oysters on the half shell and crisp crackers, followed by clear broth with sherry and thin toast.
From Washington Times • Dec. 24, 2018
Today we make five pounds of shrimp, some clams on the half shell, four vegetable trays with broccoli, cauliflower, celery and carrots, and three trays of mushroom vol-au-vents.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
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