: edible marine fish and shellfish

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On the rooftop, Cindy's regularly draws a lively crowd with stunning cocktails, seasonal dishes and fresh seafood, and a year-round terrace with some of the best views over Millennium Park. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026 From seafood institutions and chic hideaways to fun new openings, each terrace is a decent size and combines a distinctive setting with excellent food, making the most of London’s increasingly longer (and hotter) alfresco season. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Should the seafood-averse find their way through the door, look to an excellent roast chicken in ham jus, accompanied by a welcome splotch of mustard. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 The paper towel dispenser was missing from a kitchen hand sink, some seafood was stored above vegetables in the refrigerator and an electrical cord was submerged in water at the three-compartment sink. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 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 15 Jul. 2026.

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