pescatarian

Or pes·ce·tar·i·an

[pes-kuh-tair-ee-uhn]

noun

1. a person whose diet is mostly vegetarian but includes fish and seafood.

adjective

1. of or relating to pescatarians or their diet.

   a pescatarian breakfast.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pescatarian¹

1990–95; probably from Italian pesce fish (from Latin piscis ) + (vege)tarian ( def. )

Example Sentences

Occasionally, we’ll make something pescatarian like grilled salmon or other fish.

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Victor is a self-described pescatarian but will make the odd exception for a slider at a fancy party or a bite of the pork and green chile stew at Dunsmoor in Glassell Park, a favorite.

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The Australia-born musician also detailed his lifestyle to People: He exercises constantly, follows a pescatarian diet, cuts down on his alcohol intake and micro-doses acid.

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Emmie told Harris in the letter that she’s a pescatarian and likes to bake.

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Sleeper is a pescatarian, but the Drake Family Farm’s cheese is one she will eat because she sees the ethical sourcing that goes into it.

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When To Use

What does pescatarian mean?

A pescatarian is someone whose diet is vegetarian but who also eats fish and seafood. Pescatarian can also be used as an adjective describing such a diet.A vegetarian is someone who eats a meatless diet that is often primarily based on vegetables. Following a pescatarian diet is called pescatarianism, and it is thought to offer many health benefits. Pescatarian is sometimes spelled pescetarian.Example: I’m trying to cut out meat and go vegetarian, so for now I’m going to be pescatarian.