seafood
word
/ˈsiˌfud/
/sˈiːfuːd/
Definition
Food that comes from the sea, such as fish, shrimp, crabs, and shellfish. 'Seafood' means both the animals themselves and dishes made from them.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in restaurants and food contexts. In English, 'seafood' usually excludes freshwater fish and only refers to edible animals from the sea. Common phrases: 'fresh seafood', 'seafood restaurant'. Do not confuse with just 'fish' (which may mean any fish, not other sea animals).
Spanish: mariscos - mariscos y pescado (comida de mar)Portuguese (BR): frutos do marPortuguese (PT): marisco - frutos do marChinese (Simplified): 海鲜Chinese (Traditional): 海鮮Hindi: समुद्री भोजनArabic: مأكولات بحريةBengali: সামুদ্রিক খাদ্য - সামুদ্রিক মাছ (খাবার হিসেবে)Russian: морепродуктыJapanese: シーフード - 海産物Vietnamese: hải sảnKorean: 해산물Turkish: deniz ürünleriUrdu: سمندری غذاIndonesian: makanan laut
Example Sentences
Do you like seafood?
basic
The restaurant serves fresh seafood every day.
basic
Fish is a type of seafood.
basic
I'm allergic to some kinds of seafood, like shrimp and crab.
natural
We had a huge seafood platter at the beach last night.
natural
If you don't eat seafood, there are plenty of other options on the menu.
natural