oyster cracker

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of oyster cracker¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

Serve with oyster crackers, or with crusty bread for mopping up the broth.

From Washington Times

Its credit card-size seafood purchasing guides can be found sitting next to packets of oyster crackers or stacks of wet wipes at seafood markets and in restaurants across the country.

From New York Times

“Not sure if this is canon, but topping the cheese pillow with crumbled oyster crackers and Tabasco or Frank’s is essential, too, for me at least.”

From Washington Post

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