seashell

noun

sea·​shell ˈsē-ˌshel 

: the shell of a marine animal and especially a mollusk

Examples of seashell in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The stone in the shower had an almost iridescent quality to it, reminiscent of a seashell, a playful nod to Maui’s beaches. — Ronee Uyeshiro, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026

Navy cat-eye polish sparkles under 3D seashell ridges and a sprinkling of pearls. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 July 2026

Natural accents—fringed linen napkins, seashell snack dishes, even bits of driftwood—add some dimension and interest. — Sarah Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026

Use rocks, seashells, or marbles over the soil to make digging more difficult. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 13 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for seashell

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

Kids Definition

seashell

noun

sea·​shell ˈsē-ˌshel 

: the shell of a marine animal and especially a mollusk