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

They can sample fresh seafood and fine wines from a menu created by an award-winning Italian chef.

From The Wall Street Journal

A person eating 2,000 calories a day, for example, should consume three to four servings of cooked meat or seafood, according to the USDA.

From The Wall Street Journal

The trade pressure on Tokyo began soon after Takaichi’s November comment, when China quickly halted imports of Japanese seafood—sparking memories in Taipei of a 2021 ban on Taiwanese pineapples.

From The Wall Street Journal

It could also take years and billions of dollars to transform an economy where 98% of the exports are seafood into a mining behemoth.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ironworks has two restaurants on the property: Provision, where you can enjoy steaks and seafood, soups, and salads for dinner, and Rize, a breakfast/lunch restaurant on the main floor with all the classics.

From Salon