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 newest prosecution of Comey, because of a supposedly threatening arrangement of seashells on a beach, is equally unlikely to stand up under prevailing law. — David Baldacci, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 2026

Marc Chagall’s Soleil Couchant, a Le Klint lamp, a neon work by Gun Gordillo, and a collection of seashells share the desk with her sketches and notes. — Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026

For example, in April, former FBI director James Comey was indicted for posting a photo of seashells on a beach that the Department of Justice said constituted a death threat against the president. — Frank Langfitt, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026

Overlooking the bay of Porto Rafael, an area on the island’s northern coast famous for its remote location and its scenic beauty, the house resembles a seashell. — Francesca Longoni, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 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