: edible marine fish and shellfish

Examples of seafood in a Sentence

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Kim Won Jin / AFP via Getty Images Another article recalled Kim visiting a pickled seafood factory at the time amid soaring temperatures, portraying him inspecting sweltering fermentation rooms while stressing food quality and hygiene. Reuters, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026 Mina’s seafood dishes are served at Beach House, while Trabocchi’s Seta su Ilma features modern Italian food. Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 In the movie, young Tony goes to work at a seafood restaurant called The Flagship. Samantha Bergeson, Vanity Fair, 7 Aug. 2026 In its pilot, the standout seller earned $4,000 per hour selling raw seafood, directly livestreaming from his boat. Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 7 Aug. 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 8 Aug. 2026.

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: edible marine fish and shellfish

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