seafood
SEE-food
Seafood (noun) means Edible fish and shellfish taken from the sea (or, loosely, from any body of water). Example: “The coastal restaurant is famous for its fresh seafood.”
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Edible fish and shellfish taken from the sea (or, loosely, from any body of water).
"The coastal restaurant is famous for its fresh seafood."
"She's allergic to seafood, especially shellfish."
"We ordered a big platter of seafood to share at the harbour cafe."
How to use seafood
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFish, shellfish, and other edible sea creatures.
Common pairings
fresh seafood
seafood platter
seafood allergy
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Word forms
- Plural
- seafoods
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Etymology
From sea + food.
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What does “seafood” mean?
The word “seafood” means edible fish and shellfish taken from the sea (or, loosely, from any body of water). In plain terms, fish, shellfish, and other edible sea creatures.
How do you pronounce “seafood”?
“Seafood” is pronounced SEE-food (/ˈsiːfuːd/ in IPA).
How do you use “seafood” in a sentence?
Here is “seafood” used in a sentence: “The coastal restaurant is famous for its fresh seafood.”
What part of speech is “seafood”?
“Seafood” is a noun.
Is “seafood” a common word?
“Seafood” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
What is the difference between seafood and fish?
Seafood is the broader term, covering edible fish as well as shellfish such as shrimp, crab, and mussels taken from the sea. Fish refers specifically to finned aquatic animals, making it one category within the wider seafood umbrella.
Does seafood only come from the ocean?
Strictly, seafood refers to edible fish and shellfish from the sea, but the term is loosely applied to edible aquatic life from any body of water, including freshwater lakes and rivers.
Is seafood a formal or everyday term?
Seafood is a common, everyday word used in menus, recipes, and casual conversation alike, with no particular formal or informal register attached to it.
