seafood

noun

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

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This is the heart of Green Spain, where travelers linger longer — staying in historic lodging, sampling seafood in picturesque settings like Luarca, and wandering trails while discovering other small, traditional villages where life unfolds in its own unhurried yet fully intentional pace. Spain Tourism, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025 Steak and seafood do appear on the menu, but usually come with a small upcharge. Erin Bunch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Dec. 2025 The pastas are wonderful, the seafood is fresh, and the service has that signature Italian charm. Molly Barstein, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025 The savory, steamy Peruvian seafood risotto is blended with octopus, shrimp, scallops, squid, panca bisque and Parmesan cheese. Charlotte Observer, 17 Dec. 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

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

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