seashell

noun

sea·shell | \ˈsē-ˌshel

Definition of seashell

: the shell of a marine animal and especially a mollusk

Examples of seashell in a Sentence

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Then use a hot glue gun to attach a band of tiny seashells around the shirt. — Amina Lake Abdelrahman, Good Housekeeping, "This Is the Cutest Way to Make a DIY Moana Costume for Halloween," 23 Oct. 2018 The peak of Mount Everest is peppered with seashell fossils because its limestone was formed underwater. — Ken Jennings, Condé Nast Traveler, "Japan's Nishinoshima Island Is Younger Than Princess Charlotte," 13 Aug. 2018 Fiscal-Gonzalez allegedly intended for the 40 seashells to be gifts. — Zoe Szathmary, Fox News, "Florida beachgoer who took queen conch shells sentenced to 15 days in jail: report," 19 July 2018 While much of the marketing of loofahs shows the sponge in a sea-side setting, surrounded by seashells and the like, loofahs are not the remains of an oceanic creature (unlike sea sponges). — Jean Nick, Good Housekeeping, "How To Grow Your Own Loofah Sponge," 8 May 2017 However, also on his crest is a small red seashell—a touching nod to his mother, Princess Diana, who had it on the Spencer coat of arms. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, "The Priceless Wedding Gift Meghan Markle Will Receive Ahead of Her Wedding," 28 Mar. 2018 Babes born under a water sign — Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces — have a selection of beachy shades ranging from pearlescent seashell hues to oceanic blues. — Jodie Layne, Teen Vogue, "Wet n Wild Is Launching a Zodiac Themed Makeup Collection," 13 July 2018 Activities also include digging for volcanic rock and abalone, conch and other seashells at a table of black sand that’s reminiscent of beaches on Maui. — Laurel Graeber, New York Times, "9 Things to Do With Your Kids in N.Y.C. This Weekend," 5 July 2018 The creamy formula comes in matte and metallic packaged in an adorable iridescent seashell. — Lauren Swanson, Allure, "Exclusive: Sephora Is Launching These Brand-New Products for 30 Days Only," 7 Mar. 2018

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