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

Their diets were mainly vegetarian, but some had also indulged in a little meat and seafood.

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That’s when the lines start forming — not at the seafood stands, but at the food banks.

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But seafood and candy prices both ticked higher.

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The UK will cut taxes on Indian clothing, footwear, jewellery and frozen seafood, among other goods, while India will reduce duties on the import of Scotch whisky, cosmetics, medical devices and luxury cars.

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This isn’t about flashy sauces or rolls; it’s about letting extraordinary fish and seafood shine in their purest form.

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