seafood

noun

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

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Pro tip: Try branching out to other seafood varieties, like mussels, anchovies, or trout. Caroline Tien, SELF, 1 Jan. 2025 Come out in March to chow down on one of the largest seafood festivals in the Caribbean at Festival Del Mar and be sure not to miss the traditional boat race. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024 Whole Foods Cold Smoked Atlantic Salmon (<570 nanograms per serving) had the most DEHP contamination in seafood products. George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024 His crispy jeon, a savory seafood pancake, is shot through with strands of scallions, topped with creamy aioli and a generous shaving of bonito flakes that dances as the plate approaches your table. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024 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 9 Jan. 2025.

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seafood

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

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