seafood

American  

[see-food] / ˈsiˌfud /

noun

1. any fish or shellfish from the sea used for food.

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seafood British  

/ ˈsiːˌfuːd /

noun

1. edible saltwater fish or shellfish

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Etymology

Origin of seafood

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40

Example Sentences

Red Lobster is also negotiating with its vendors after tariffs have driven up the costs of imported seafood.

From The Wall Street Journal

Along with alcohol, seafood and edible oils, honey is frequently among the most common foods that are faked.

From BBC

At the Noble South, a farm-to-table restaurant, I opened the menu and zeroed in on—what else?—the seafood.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many coastal communities in the region depend heavily on fish for food, income, and cultural practices, which raises concerns about the long-term effects of consuming contaminated seafood.

From Science Daily

Amid slowing exports because of US tariffs, India has proposed raising limits on duty-free inputs for industries such as seafood, which are major export sectors.

From BBC