: the shell of a marine animal and especially a mollusk
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Before ascending, Turull pauses at an enormous seashell — a real one, not made of stone — that serves as a basin for holy water.—ABC News, 9 June 2026 South Seas Captiva Island, Florida Both Captiva and neighboring Sanibel are easily accessible barrier islands with beaches renowned for their colorful seashells.—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 June 2026 This linen mini dress fits the vibe with a fun orange color and a beach-ready seashell print.—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026 Perhaps the hotel’s philosophy is best seen by the seashells placed under glass cloches throughout the hotel, showcasing the reverence for nature here.—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for seashell
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of seashell was
before the 12th century