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seafood

n.
US //ˈsiˌfud// UK //sˈiːfuːd// seafood
  1. 1 food from the sea (n.)
    A2 Elementary Cooking

    food from the sea, like fish, shrimp, or crabs.

    edible marine life, including fish, crustaceans, and mollusks, harvested for human consumption.

    Example

    The restaurant on the coast is famous for its fresh seafood platter.

    Example

    The local economy relies heavily on the export of premium seafood, particularly lobster and scallops caught in the cold northern waters.

    Usage

    This noun is uncountable; you do not say 'seafoods' when referring to a meal.
Origin

From sea + food.

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