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seafood

n. uncountable
A2 Elementary US //ˈsiˌfud// UK //sˈiːfuːd// seafood

n. fish and other sea creatures that people can eat. It includes things like shrimp, crabs, and mussels as well as fish.

n. edible marine animals, including both fish and shellfish. Often used to refer to these animals collectively as a food source.


SIMPLE

We went to a restaurant that serves fresh seafood.

CONTEXTUAL

The coastal town is famous for its seafood market, where local fishermen sell their daily catch every morning.

COMPLEX

Sustainable fishing practices are essential to ensure that global seafood stocks remain healthy enough to support both the ecosystem and the human populations that rely on them for protein.

Origin

From sea + food.

Usage

Typically uncountable when referring to food in general; occasionally countable when referring to specific varieties or types of seafood.

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