Synonyms for
Seaweed
Definition
Seaweed is a plant that grows in the sea. It is often used in Asian cuisine and can be eaten raw, cooked, or dried.
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Common collocations
- edible seaweed
- dried seaweed
- seaweed salad
- seaweed extract
- seaweed farming
- seaweed soup
- seaweed snacks
Word family
noun seaweed
Usage note
Seaweed is a general term for marine algae. While 'algae' is more scientific, 'seaweed' is commonly used in culinary and general contexts.
Example sentences
- The seagulls were eating the seaweed on the beach.
- My mom put some seaweed in our soup for dinner.
- We found a lot of different types of seaweed when we went snorkeling.
- I think seaweed is really interesting because it grows in the ocean.
- Seaweed can be used to make a lot of different things like sushi and miso soup.
Quotes
'The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.' - Jacques Cousteau
'The ocean stirs the heart, inspires the imagination and brings eternal joy to the soul.' - Robert Wyland
'I'm an ocean, because I'm really deep. If you search deep enough you can find rare exotic treasures.' - Christina Aguilera