seafood

noun

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

Examples of seafood in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Red Lobster is looking to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to restructure its debts after attempting a promotion that sank the seafood restaurant chain's bottom line, according to Bloomberg. The Enquirer, 22 Apr. 2024 Enjoy the soothing sound of waves in this casual, alfresco setting that specializes in fresh seafood. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2024 Red Lobster, a popular seafood restaurant chain that first opened in Florida over 50 years ago, has reportedly been considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to a report from Bloomberg. The Arizona Republic, 17 Apr. 2024 The event is a family-style seafood dining experience on the restaurant’s deck and will feature a large fish on a bed of hot coals, covered with burlap and seaweed, and buried in sand to roast. The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2024 There's also a selection of shareable plates, including elevated street foods, seafood options, mesquite beets and maitake mushrooms in salsa verde. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 17 Apr. 2024 Local seafood spots, a late-night dive that can't be missed and more restaurant recommendations for a quick trip to Boston Writer and editor Jillian Dara considers Boston her second home. Jillian Dara, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024 On Thursday, fishermen and seafood businesses said the closure is a disaster. USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024 Prieto’s Mexican Food Court For 26 years, Mariscos El Prieto has been serving Mexican-style seafood and birria from food trucks around the South Bay. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024

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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 25 Apr. 2024.

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seafood

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

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