shellfish
noun
shell·fish
ˈshel-ˌfish 
: an aquatic invertebrate animal with a shell
especially
: an edible mollusk or crustacean
Examples of shellfish in a Sentence
lobsters, crabs, and other shellfish
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Even a half block away, the air smells sweet and bright, like seared shellfish, sharp vinegar, and the blistery green of sizzling herbs.
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Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
The royal family has historically avoided eating shellfish, especially when attending royal events or tours, due to health concerns.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Evidence suggested that the crew, which people briefed on the mission said numbered two or three people, had been civilians diving for shellfish.
—The Hill, 5 Sep. 2025
Traditionally, the royal family avoids eating shellfish, especially when attending royal events or tours, due to health concerns.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
The royal family has historically avoided eating shellfish, especially when attending royal events or tours, due to health concerns.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Evidence suggested that the crew, which people briefed on the mission said numbered two or three people, had been civilians diving for shellfish.
—The Hill, 5 Sep. 2025
Traditionally, the royal family avoids eating shellfish, especially when attending royal events or tours, due to health concerns.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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“Shellfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shellfish. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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shellfish
noun
shell·fish
ˈshel-ˌfish
: an invertebrate animal that lives in water and has a shell
especially
: an edible mollusk (as an oyster) or crustacean (as a crab)
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