seafood

noun

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

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Dark and decadent fine dining venue Mister Parker’s serves up classic cocktails and a seafood-centric dinner menu. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026 Hot pot is the ancient cookery method of rapidly poaching bite-sized morsels of fresh vegetables, meats, seafood, and tofu in a communal tableside broth. Natasha Pickowicz, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026 Those who don't have a taste for seafood can opt for non-flesh animal products, like milk, eggs, cheese and butter. Rin Velasco, The Providence Journal, 20 Feb. 2026 With the arrival of Lent, many are thinking about seafood options. Cheryl V. Jackson, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 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 21 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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