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 Of note are two stations within the Café: one has raw seafood and sushi, with an ever-evolving lineup of rolls and nigiri, while the other is a pick-your-cut grill with a selection of aged steaks, pork chops, and burgers. Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2024 Fried foods, such as meats, poultry, seafood, or vegetables, are high in fat. Roxana Ehsani, Health, 10 July 2024 Evenings strolling the boardwalk or tucking into a feast of fresh seafood. Tim Ebner, Washington Post, 10 July 2024 Related article China says its ban on Japanese seafood is about safety. Simone McCarthy, CNN, 10 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for seafood 

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Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 26 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

seafood

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

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