seafood

noun

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

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It’s chilled, refreshing, and highlights fresh Gulf seafood. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 26 May 2025 The menu consisted of shareable plates; everything was delicious, especially the seafood. Jalyn Robinson, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025 Families grill fresh seafood, swim in the shallows, and stay for the jaw-dropping sunsets. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2025 The seasonal menus are a collaboration between Navarrete and Vallejo, using fresh ingredients sourced from nearby farms and sustainable seafood. Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 24 May 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 6 Jun. 2025.

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seafood

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

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