Pescatarian

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Pronunciation: /pɛskəˈtɛriən/

Definitions of pescatarian

noun a person who does not eat meat but does eat fish

Example Sentences

A1 My friend is a pescatarian, so she only eats fish and seafood.

A2 I recently became a pescatarian because I wanted to reduce my meat consumption.

B1 Being a pescatarian means you have to find creative ways to get enough protein in your diet.

B2 As a pescatarian, I have to be mindful of getting enough omega-3 fatty acids from sources like salmon and walnuts.

C1 The pescatarian diet is often praised for its health benefits, including lower risk of heart disease.

C2 Many famous athletes and celebrities follow a pescatarian lifestyle for its combination of health and environmental benefits.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a pescatarian

Example Sentences

A1 I am a pescatarian, so I only eat fish and seafood.

A2 My friend follows a pescatarian diet, which includes fish but no other meats.

B1 Being a pescatarian means that you avoid eating meat but still consume fish.

B2 The pescatarian lifestyle promotes a diet rich in seafood and plant-based foods.

C1 As a pescatarian, I have found creative ways to incorporate fish into my meals.

C2 The pescatarian diet is known for its health benefits and sustainability compared to traditional meat-based diets.

Examples of pescatarian in a Sentence

formal She adheres to a pescatarian diet, which includes fish but no other types of meat.

informal My friend is a pescatarian, so we always go to seafood restaurants when we eat out.

slang I've been feeling like going pescatarian lately, so I've been eating a lot of sushi.

figurative Being a pescatarian in a sea of carnivores can sometimes feel like swimming against the current.

Grammatical Forms of pescatarian

past tense

ate

plural

pescatarians

comparative

more pescatarian

superlative

most pescatarian

present tense

is pescatarian

future tense

will be pescatarian

perfect tense

has been pescatarian

continuous tense

is being pescatarian

singular

pescatarian

positive degree

pescatarian

infinitive

to be pescatarian

gerund

pescatarianism

participle

pescatarian

Origin and Evolution of pescatarian

First Known Use: 1993 year
Language of Origin: Italian and English
Story behind the word: The word 'pescatarian' is a blend of 'pesce', the Italian word for fish, and 'vegetarian'. It was coined to describe a diet that includes fish but excludes other types of meat.
Evolution of the word: The term 'pescatarian' has gained popularity in recent years as more people adopt plant-based diets for health and environmental reasons. It has evolved to encompass a wider range of seafood options and has become a well-known dietary choice.