seafood

noun

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

Examples of seafood in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Red Lobster is looking to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to restructure its debts after attempting a promotion that sank the seafood restaurant chain's bottom line, according to Bloomberg. The Enquirer, 22 Apr. 2024 Enjoy the soothing sound of waves in this casual, alfresco setting that specializes in fresh seafood. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for seafood 

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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 4 May. 2024.

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seafood

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

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