seafood

noun

sea·​food ˈsē-ˌfüd How to pronounce seafood (audio)
: edible marine fish and shellfish

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Get the best meats, poultry and seafood delivered straight to your doorstep with a Good Chop subscription and score a free Blackstone Griddle with your 3rd order. Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026 Shrimp and mussels are a must for her seafood paella, though the queen of home cooking has also used lobster in the past. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026 Sauvignon Blanc pairs perfectly with summer foods like salads and seafood, including shrimp, sushi, and scallops. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 3 July 2026 This spring saw the opening of so many new restaurants to add to your list, from Korean barbecue in Midtown to experimental seafood in a Brooklyn arts space, and more. Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for seafood

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of seafood was in 1836

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“Seafood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seafood. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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seafood

noun
sea·​food -ˌfüd How to pronounce seafood (audio)
: edible marine fish and shellfish

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