: edible marine fish and shellfish

Examples of seafood in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
For dinner, there are massive steaks and chops and a heady assortment of seafood. — Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026 Where to stay The Waves at Cane Bay, an 11-room boutique hotel built into the rocky shoreline overlooking the bay, was reimagined in 2021 as a stylish oceanfront retreat with private patios, two bars, and the sustainable seafood restaurant Ama. — Jayme Moye, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026 These are healthy fats that support heart health and include eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), found in seafood, while alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is found in plants. — Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 8 Nov. 2026 Most of the ingredients will come from local ranchers, and Nine9Nine will ship in seafood daily. — Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seafood

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of seafood was in 1836

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Seafood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seafood. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

Kids Definition

: edible marine fish and shellfish

More from Merriam-Webster on seafood

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!