seafood

noun

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

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Red Lobster, the once-struggling seafood chain known for enduring an $11 million endless shrimp fiasco, among other mistakes, turned to the charisma of its 36-year-old CEO, Damola Adamolekun, who took the top job after its May 2024 bankruptcy. Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026 Guest rooms are decked out in muted coastal blues and offer ocean views, the SEA Wellness Spa specializes in hydrating and anti-aging facials, massages, and nailcare, and a restaurant, lounge, and bar serve a variety of salads, seafood, and cocktails. Tim Chester, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026 But it's very commonly associated with like seafood boils. Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026 Savannah red rice is a regional delicacy that might come packed with seafood, sausage, or chicken. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seafood

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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 11 Mar. 2026.

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seafood

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

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