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seafood

/ˈsiːfuːd/
food from the sea

We enjoyed fresh seafood at the coastal restaurant.

The meal included fish, shrimp, and other edible marine life.


general

Edible marine animals and plants harvested from the sea, including fish, shellfish, and algae.

The market sells a variety of seafood, from salmon to oysters.

The shop offers different types of edible marine life.

Seafood is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and protein.

Marine-based food is nutritious and beneficial for health.

The term can also refer to the industry that harvests and processes these foods.

Collocations

fresh seafoodrecently caught or harvested seafoodseafood marketa place where seafood is soldseafood festivalan event celebrating seafood dishes

Synonyms

marine foodocean foodshellfish and fish

Antonyms

land foodterrestrial food

Related Phrases

seafood platterphrase
a dish containing a variety of seafood
seafood boilphrase
a dish of boiled seafood, often with spices

Pro Tip

Cultural Note

Seafood is a staple in many coastal cultures and is often associated with freshness and health.

Word Origin

From Middle English 'se-food,' combining 'sea' (Old English 'sǣ') and 'food' (Old English 'fōd').

Usage Notes

The term is commonly used in culinary contexts and refers to both raw and prepared marine-based foods.

Word Breakdown

sea
the ocean
root
+
food
edible items
root
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