noun B1 Intermediate Uncommon

seaweed

SEE-weed

Seaweed (noun) means any of various plant-like algae that grow in the sea, often washed up on beaches. Example: “Strands of seaweed were tangled around the rocks at low tide.”

noun

Any of various plant-like algae that grow in the sea, often washed up on beaches.

"Strands of seaweed were tangled around the rocks at low tide."

"Some seaweed is edible and used in Japanese cooking."

How to use seaweed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA general term for the plant-like growths found in the ocean.

Easily confused with

algae →

Common pairings

tangled in seaweed edible seaweed

Word forms

seaweeds plural

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Strands of _____ were tangled around the rocks at low tide.

Etymology

From "sea" plus "weed."

Rhymes for seaweed

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Frequently asked questions

What does “seaweed” mean?

The word “seaweed” means any of various plant-like algae that grow in the sea, often washed up on beaches. In plain terms, a general term for the plant-like growths found in the ocean.

How do you pronounce “seaweed”?

“Seaweed” is pronounced SEE-weed (/ˈsiwid/ in IPA).

How do you use “seaweed” in a sentence?

Here is “seaweed” used in a sentence: “Strands of seaweed were tangled around the rocks at low tide.”

What part of speech is “seaweed”?

“Seaweed” is a noun.

Is “seaweed” a common word?

“Seaweed” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.