seafood

noun

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

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The seafood is either flown in from Japan that day or caught right off the shores of Baja that day. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026 Union Oyster House is known for its complimentary homemade cornbread, clam chowder, local seafood and, of course, oysters. The Providence Journal, 13 Mar. 2026 Of course, there will also be seafood dishes for purchase at food trucks, stations and kiosks, plus a kids’ zone, roving characters and vendors. Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026 Stroll through its 52-block historic district dotted with Victorian mansions, legendary seafood shacks, and an arts scene that far exceeds expectations for a small town. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 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 14 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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