Aquatic food: meaning, definitions and examples

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aquatic food

 

[ əˈkwatɪk fuːd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

source of nutrition

Food that comes from the water, such as fish, shellfish, and seaweed. Aquatic food is rich in essential nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids and protein.

Synonyms

marine food, seafood, water-based food

Examples of usage

  • Many people enjoy eating aquatic food like sushi and seafood dishes.
  • Aquatic food is an important part of diets in coastal regions around the world.

Translations

Translations of the word "aquatic food" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alimento aquático

🇮🇳 जलीय खाद्य

🇩🇪 Wassernahrung

🇮🇩 makanan akuatik

🇺🇦 водна їжа

🇵🇱 żywność wodna

🇯🇵 水生食品

🇫🇷 nourriture aquatique

🇪🇸 alimento acuático

🇹🇷 su ürünü

🇰🇷 수생 음식

🇸🇦 طعام مائي

🇨🇿 vodní potrava

🇸🇰 vodné jedlo

🇨🇳 水生食物

🇸🇮 vodna hrana

🇮🇸 vatnasæta

🇰🇿 су асты тағамы

🇬🇪 წყლის საკვები

🇦🇿 su qidası

🇲🇽 alimento acuático

Etymology

The consumption of aquatic food dates back to ancient civilizations, where communities living near water sources relied on fish and other marine life for sustenance. Over time, fishing techniques evolved, leading to the development of aquaculture to meet the growing demand for aquatic food. Today, aquatic food plays a significant role in global food security and culinary traditions.