seafood

noun

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

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Azuma Foods makes specialty Japanese seafood and Asian fusion foods, according to the company. George Avalos, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026 Committed to sustainable seafood and the community, the waterfront restaurant has a loyal local following, as well as beautiful views. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026 The celebrated restaurant in the Roma Norte neighborhood is most famous for its whole red snapper painted in vibrant swaths of red chile and green parsley sauces, but the menu is filled with must-try seafood (like the impeccable tuna tostadas). Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026 Come for the seafood and stick around for the sunset views from this dockside spot in the heart of Setting Point. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 2026.

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seafood

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

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