sea moss

noun

1. Botany. any of certain frondlike red algae.
2. Zoology. a bryozoan.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sea moss¹

First recorded in 1540–50

Example Sentences

It’s enhanced with maple syrup, vanilla and stevia, along with sea moss, organic coconut cream and an organic strawberry glaze.

From Salon

And if Erewhon sells it — sea moss gels, kale chips, bone broth tonics, paleo bagels, celebrity smoothies — it’s almost guaranteed to become a viral sensation among the hot and health-obsessed.

From Los Angeles Times

“I stopped taking all of my medication like five months ago. I’m just doing everything natural, all types of herbs, sea moss, teas,” Broadus said of her health regimen.

From Los Angeles Times

However, there's one particular difference: It once featured literal sea moss as the primary thickening component.

From Salon

Rapper Meek Mill mused online in 2019 that maybe sea moss made him smarter, and in 2021, former Disney Channel actress Skai Jackson said she ate sea moss “every single day.”

From Seattle Times