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seaweed

[see-weed] / ˈsiˌwid /
NOUN
kelp
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A household name in Japan, Calbee is known for its savoury potato chips with an array of flavours from seaweed salt to soy sauce and butter.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

The US imports more than 90% of its seaweed, mostly from Asia, where cultivation has centuries of history.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

When I visited Havana again this spring to report on the mounting crisis, the malecón was deserted, strewn with brown seaweed that had been flung from the ocean by crashing waves.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

It’s so peculiar that when the guy who long oversaw the process first encountered the sights and noises emanating from the seaweed lab, he questioned his career choices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

With a sneeze of surprise, Fred scuttled away—from rock to rock, tidal pool to sea—until the beach was covered by spiny iguanas munching free seaweed.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr




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