# seafood

/ˈsiˌfud/ (US) · /sˈiːfuːd/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/seafood
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. food from the sea

noun · CEFR A2

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

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

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

## Examples

- We went to a restaurant that serves fresh seafood.
- The coastal town is famous for its seafood market, where local fishermen sell their daily catch every morning.
- 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.

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