seafood

noun

sea·​food ˈsē-ˌfüd How to pronounce seafood (audio)
: edible marine fish and shellfish

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Some years ago, The Andrea, a seasonal seafood restaurant on the west end of Misquamicut Beach in Westerly, posted a black-and-white photo on Facebook showing a line of cars buried in the sand. Kathleen Hill, The Providence Journal, 7 Feb. 2026 Steer clear of the shrimp cocktail and ceviche, Swanson advised, which may be difficult, since shrimp and salmon account for roughly 80% of all seafood consumption in this country. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026 Use it to keep meat, seafood, fruits, vegetables, snacks, and more fresh in the fridge or pantry. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026 If ambiance is as alluring as the food for your romantic rendezvous, this high-style seafood spot in downtown Milwaukee is for you. Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seafood

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of seafood was in 1836

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“Seafood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seafood. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.

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seafood

noun
sea·​food -ˌfüd How to pronounce seafood (audio)
: edible marine fish and shellfish

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