seashell

noun

sea·​shell ˈsē-ˌshel How to pronounce seashell (audio)
: the shell of a marine animal and especially a mollusk

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And of course, the seashells are part of that case. NBC news, 3 May 2026 The Comey indictment, the seashells on the beach indictment, 86-47, that Comey put on his Instagram, pulled that down quickly. ABC News, 3 May 2026 And, did James Comey threaten Trump with 86 47 seashells? Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 2 May 2026 The Prince and Princess of Wales' daughter was also seen writing a message with seashells at the beach, as well as running barefoot and playing cricket in the sand, in the footage shared. Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for seashell

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First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of seashell was before the 12th century

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“Seashell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seashell. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

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seashell

noun
sea·​shell ˈsē-ˌshel How to pronounce seashell (audio)
: the shell of a marine animal and especially a mollusk

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