Collective Noun for Oysters

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What Is a Group of Oysters Called?

A group of oysters is called a bed.

Collective Noun	Usage
bed	a bed of oysters

bed of oysters

What Type of Word is "Bed"?

The word "bed" is a collective noun. A collective noun is a word used to represent a group of people, animals, or things.

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"Bed Is" or "Bed Are"?

Writers are often unsure whether to treat a collective noun like "bed" as singular or plural. As a general rule, you should treat a collective noun as singular. However, if the context of your sentence focuses on the individuals within the group, you should treat it as plural. For example:

• The bed is moving nearer.
• The bed are moving in different directions.

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