seafood

noun

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

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The aquarium said Peekachu initially appeared to be adapting to her new surroundings, eating seafood offered by caretakers and exploring her habitat. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 The Fish Market is a seafood spot with a sea-to-table concept—guests can select their own seafood, which is then cooked with Maldivian flavors and ingredients. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026 Visitors can kayak through salt marshes, take dolphin cruises, visit neighboring Sullivan’s Island, and dine at casual seafood restaurants. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026 Other goods that are tarriffed include dairy, seafood, appliances, wood and paper products, and clothes. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026 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

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

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