Seaweed

/sˈiːwiːd/

/ˈsiˌwid/

Seaweed

a type of plant that grows in or near the sea

Examples

1. I enjoy the refreshing taste of seaweed salad.

2. Seaweed can be ground into powder and used as a seasoning to add depth of flavor to dishes.

3. Carrageenan is a food additive derived from seaweed that is used as a thickener and stabilizer in dairy products and other foods.

4. The Sargasso Sea is renowned for its vast floating mats of Sargasso seaweed.