seafood

noun

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

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The open-fire concept is central to the culinary approach with meats, seafood, and fresh vegetables chargrilled to perfection. Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 Chapters on mezze and soups are predominantly vegetarian, with the meat and seafood corralled mostly into the mains. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2025 Sushi made without fish doesn’t provide much protein — a cucumber and avocado roll has just 3g. But salmon, tuna, shrimp or other types of seafood may boost the protein by around 10g or more. Alice Callahan, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025 Its meals are Mediterranean-style, featuring tons of anti-inflammatory ingredients like fresh fruits and veggies, legumes, seafood, nuts, and seeds. Sarah Garone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025 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 7 May. 2025.

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seafood

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

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