eggshell

1 of 2

noun

egg·​shell ˈeg-ˌshel 

ˈāg-

1

: the hard exterior covering of an egg

2

: something resembling an eggshell especially in fragility

eggshell

2 of 2

adjective

1

: thin and fragile

2

: slightly glossy

3

: yellowish white

Examples of eggshell in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The development itself is essentially an artificial eggshell, one that allows almost the entire developmental process to occur without the shell. —ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026

In decades past, researchers have used cruder technology to create transparent eggshells that hatched chicks from plastic films or sacks. —Adithi Ramakrishnan, Fortune, 20 May 2026

Adjective

The eggshell blue exterior of this historic property on the National Register of Historic Places coos to you a block off Duval Street. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026

Tiles and Grout According to Duarte, eggshell powder and vinegar or citric acid works wonders on tiles and grout. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for eggshell

• barbell
• bedwell
• befell
• bluebell
• bombshell
• bridewell
• capelle
• cartel
• carvel
• clamshell
• cogswell
• compel

Kids Definition

eggshell

1 of 2 noun

egg·​shell -ˌshel 

: the shell of an egg

eggshell

2 of 2 adjective

1

: being thin and fragile

eggshell china

2

: slightly glossy

Medical Definition

eggshell

noun

egg·​shell ˈeg-ˌshel, ˈāg- 

: the hard exterior covering of an egg