seafood

noun

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

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Food is practically a religion here—succulent jamón ibérico, sizzling patatas bravas, and ocean-fresh seafood paellas steal the spotlight—paired with bold Rioja wines or crisp albariños. Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025 While many Japanese fishers are trained in ike jime, the practice isn’t widely adopted in the US — and growing demand for humane harvesting techniques and high-quality seafood could generate appetite for the fish-killing robot. Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 25 July 2025 Conrad eats at a fancy seafood restaurant where Belly proudly declares that she and Jeremiah are engaged while showing off the ring. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 24 July 2025 Doc's menu specializes in seafood and features creative flavor combinations, and for those who've been fishing, the restaurant will cook your catch using their signature recipes. Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 24 July 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seafood. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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seafood

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

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