seashell

noun

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

Examples of seashell in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web New green technologies are also being tested throughout the Olympic Village, including a sidewalk crafted with seashells. Hannah Malach, WWD, 10 July 2024 Erin also showed several scenes from the rest of their vacation, including a close-up of some seashells on the beach with a tall figure and child in the background. Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 9 July 2024 The Shell, inspired by Marie Antoinette’s affinity for seashells and a nod to the building’s pre-Revolution history, is an intimate and sultry space decked out in burgundy. Vogue, 8 July 2024 As the ultimate playground for ocean enthusiasts, The Singer's programming includes weekly seashell and sea glass hunts, educational turtle activities, beach yoga, bonfires, and many more. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for seashell 

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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 27 Jul. 2024.

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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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