: edible marine fish and shellfish

Examples of seafood in a Sentence

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There is always an excuse for an impromptu barbecue, either with meat or, even better, fresh seafood; almost every group of friends here has at least one good fisherman. Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026 Key Takeaways Salmon is one of the healthiest seafood choices, providing omega-3 fatty acids, and is low in mercury. Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2026 On its website, the commercial real estate company said the restaurant will serve Cajun-style seafood and customizable seafood boil. Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026 Ottawa, however, exempted American seafood from the 25% duties — a move that spared industries in key states such as Alaska and Maine from a potentially significant hit. Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seafood

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 13 Sep. 2026.

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: edible marine fish and shellfish

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