seaweed
word
Definition
A type of plant or algae that grows in the sea or ocean. Some kinds of seaweed are eaten as food, especially in Asian countries.
Usage & Nuances
'Seaweed' is an uncountable noun, often used in the context of food, biology, or the beach. It's common in dishes like sushi. Sometimes refers to multiple species collectively.
Spanish: alga marina - alga (del mar)Portuguese (BR): alga marinhaPortuguese (PT): alga marinhaChinese (Simplified): 海藻Chinese (Traditional): 海藻Hindi: समुद्री शैवालArabic: الأعشاب البحريةBengali: সমুদ্র শৈবালRussian: морские водорослиJapanese: 海藻 - みそVietnamese: rong biểnKorean: 해조류Turkish: deniz yosunuUrdu: سمندری سبد - سمندری کائیIndonesian: rumput laut
Example Sentences
Some people eat seaweed in salads.
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Fish like to hide in seaweed.
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There is seaweed on the beach.
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I bought some dried seaweed to make sushi at home.
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The kids were grossed out by the slippery seaweed in the water.
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Did you know that ice cream sometimes contains seaweed?
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