pescatarian

American  

[pes-kuh-tair-ee-uhn] / ˌpɛs kəˈtɛər i ən /

Or pescetarian

noun

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

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adjective

1. of or relating to pescatarians or their diet.

   a pescatarian breakfast.

Usage

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.

Etymology

Origin of pescatarian

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

Example Sentences

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.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2024

Would a "full-fledged" vegan who still eats oysters actually be considered more of a pescatarian?

From Salon • Sep. 6, 2023

I am a 52-year-old pescatarian runner who eats a Mediterranean diet.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 6, 2023

I’m a pescatarian, and they always do great things with their fish and vegetarian dishes.

From Washington Post • Oct. 8, 2021

Unfortunately, Mensah-Stock said, she won’t be able to partake in the barbecue: “I’m a pescatarian now.”

From New York Times • Aug. 6, 2021