English Synonym Finder

shellfish

Definitions

An aquatic invertebrate animal with a shell, such as a mollusk, crustacean, or echinoderm.

The edible flesh of such animals, often used as food.

Examples

I have a severe allergy to shellfish, so I always check the ingredients list before eating at a restaurant.

The coastal town is famous for its fresh shellfish, which is harvested daily by local fishermen.

Synonyms

crustacean mollusk seafood bivalve marine invertebrate

Antonyms

land mammal terrestrial animal non-aquatic creature