oyster cracker

American  

noun

1. a small, round, usually salted cracker, served with oysters, soup, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of oyster cracker

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

She experimented with different types of snacks, eventually settling on oyster crackers because the crows liked them and, well, they were cheap to buy in bulk.

From Seattle Times

I ladled a huge spoonful into a bowl and topped it with a little shaved parmesan and an embarrassing amount of oyster crackers.

From Salon

He crushes oyster crackers while they’re still in the plastic bag then dumps them into a bowl of clam chowder.

From Washington Post

The bar snack is courtesy of the chef’s mom in Mississippi, where she tosses oyster crackers with dill and oil for a treat that’s all too easy to inhale.

From Washington Post

Another lesser idea is a she-crab soup floating tiny oyster crackers and steamed mussels in the center of the bowl.

From Washington Post