seashell

sea·shell | \ ˈsē-ˌshel

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Definition of seashell

: the shell of a marine animal and especially a mollusk

Examples of seashell in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The park also has a photo set-up featuring a (masked) mermaid sitting on a seashell. — Dewayne Bevil, orlandosentinel.com, "SeaWorld: Tweaks keep Halloween on the Spooktacular side," 28 Sep. 2020 Keep the spirit of summer alive — and the compliments flowing — with these double-faux-seashell stunners. — Lauren Caruso, CNN Underscored, "29 statement earrings under $50 to update your Zoom look," 25 Sep. 2020 The dining room is painted in a gentle blush tone reminiscent of the inside of a seashell. — New York Times, "The Belgian Rose Garden That Inspires Two Fashion Designers," 25 Sep. 2020 Sandwiched between Long Leaf, a new residential development to the north, and State Road 50 to the south, the cemetery contains archaeologically significant African-American seashell and folk-art markers, according to the town’s funding application. — Stephen Hudak, orlandosentinel.com, "Oakland hopes to preserve its historic Black cemetery," 31 Aug. 2020 Cut out Sugar Cookie Dough using a seashell cutter for wings and a flamingo cookie cutter for body. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Ice Cream with Flamingo Cookies," 16 July 2020 Courtesy of West Elm With clean lines and a minimalist design, this seashell mirror pairs perfectly with mid-century modern decor. — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, "6 Ways to Try the Seashell Decor Trend That Make a Splash," 21 Apr. 2020 For instance, the seashells above were digitally graphed using a series of exponential and quadratic functions. — Aj Willingham, CNN, "What a great week for rescue pets!," 7 Feb. 2020 Of course, there were plenty of opportunities for seashell collecting, flower picking (the perfect hair accessory, according to the designer), and dining al fresco. — Michaela Bechler, Vogue, "The Designer Behind Nolita’s Beachiest Boutique Shares Her Oahu Travel Diary," 16 Jan. 2019

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“Seashell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seashell. Accessed 22 Jan. 2021.

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