eggshell

egg·shell | \ ˈeg-ˌshel

How to pronounce eggshell (audio)

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Definition of eggshell

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : the hard exterior covering of an egg

2 : something resembling an eggshell especially in fragility

eggshell

Definition of eggshell (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : thin and fragile

2 : slightly glossy

3 : yellowish white

Examples of eggshell in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun So, thank you, dinosaurs for giving me the precious gift of terrifying my South Texas relatives with annual spatterings of colorful eggshell in their hair. — Pete Mcbride, National Geographic, "What did dinosaur eggs look like?," 17 June 2020 Under a microscope, the halos resembled a protein-heavy eggshell membrane that has been found as the innermost layer of crocodile and bird eggs. — Ashley Strickland, CNN, "Fossil egg discoveries, including one in Antarctica, show dinosaurs and marine reptiles laid soft-shell eggs," 17 June 2020 This interior paint formula comes in a versatile white with an eggshell finish to suit many interior decor styles. — Elizabeth Sweet, Better Homes & Gardens, "What Are Zero-VOC Paints? 9 Brands to Add Color to Your Home Without Harmful Chemicals," 12 June 2020 The play is set in their house, where Bella treads on eggshells. — Vicky Spratt, refinery29.com, "The Government Is Gaslighting Us & It Will Kill People," 19 May 2020 To crack the case, a team of archaeologists and museum curators took a closer look at decorated eggshells in the collection of the British Museum, which includes five prized eggs in outstanding condition. — Michael Price, Science | AAAS, "Elaborately decorated eggs predate Easter by thousands of years," 8 Apr. 2020 Glencoe spokeswoman Megan Hoffman said that on Wednesdays through Dec. 15, residents may place compostable materials such as eggshells and fruit peels in a biodegradable yard waste bag or in their curbside yard waste bins. — Daniel I. Dorfman, chicagotribune.com, "Glencoe residents can now compost through village garbage pickup," 24 Apr. 2018 The job, which cost $6,000, required a few gallons of eggshell and pro painters, who also stripped the wallpaper and patched and painted the walls and ceiling. — Charlotte Safavi, Better Homes & Gardens, "Clever Swaps and Budget-Friendly Fixes Add Major Impact to This 300-Square-Foot Kitchen Makeover," 21 Apr. 2020 Several fossilized eggshells were tested, including from the carnivorous Troodon, a herbivore Maiasaura and the massive Megaloolithus. — Fox News, "Dinosaurs were warm-blooded, shocking study says," 19 Feb. 2020 Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective Let’s try this again: Imagine the color of cream cheese, that off-white, almost yellowish or eggshell white hue that graces our bagels and our cheesecakes in dense, creamy swirls. — SI.com, "These Sneakers Were Inspired by Philadelphia Cream Cheese," 20 Oct. 2017

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“Eggshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eggshell. Accessed 22 Aug. 2020.

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