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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On the walls, some embossed with seashells, are moon carvings and brass suns, glossy lacquer minibars in baby blues and oxblood reds, and wonky puzzle piece doorknobs. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026 On Holaway’s custom charters, the the day begins early on nearby Cayo Costa State Park, an uninhabited key that is a treasure trove of seashells. Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026 Inside the pile of rocks at Delray Beach’s Anchor Park, there are hundreds of seashells, but most are broken, cracked, smashed or otherwise beaten up. Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026 Photos show the sword covered in seashells and other marine sediment. Kerry Breen, CBS News, 24 Feb. 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 19 Mar. 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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