seafood

[see-food]

noun

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

seafood

/ ˈsiːˌfuːd /

noun

1. edible saltwater fish or shellfish

Word History and Origins

Origin of seafood¹

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40

Example Sentences

Producers from his country are likely to sell more to China, India's next-biggest seafood export market, he added.

From BBC

The menu spans steaks and chops to an array of over-the-top sushi, small plates, and seafood, all with an Asian-fusion twist.

From Salon

Chansiri is part of one of Thailand's richest families - his father Kraisorn founded the Thai Union Group, a seller of seafood which makes billions of pounds per year shipping products around the world.

From BBC

Federal officials are coordinating with Indonesian seafood regulatory authorities to investigate the root cause of the contamination.

From Los Angeles Times

Walmart has recalled some shrimp products in 13 US states after one shipment of seafood tested positive for radioactive contamination.

From BBC