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oyster farm

American  

noun

  1. a place where oyster beds are kept.


Etymology

Origin of oyster farm

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

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In the decade that followed, Nava embarked on endeavors as varied as the produce industry, writing columns for Mexican newspapers, and even running an oyster farm.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2022

The most important consideration for where to locate an oyster farm or hatchery?

From Salon • Jun. 19, 2022

Terra Nova recently transformed a 19th-century flour and cotton mill into the $25 million Whitehall Mill, which attracts diners to its 190-seat oyster farm and seafood restaurant, True Chesapeake Oyster Company.

From New York Times • Dec. 21, 2021

“Please vote for politicians who are brave enough to address climate change,” the Hama Hama oyster farm urged on social media.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 8, 2021

It looks like Tovan Harl wants to keep this oyster farm a private matter.

From To Choke an Ocean by Bone, Jesse F. (Jesse Franklin)