How to Use hard-shell in a Sentence

hard-shell

adjective

• Each pair includes a hard-shell travel case and a scratch-proof bag.
  — Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 12 July 2024
• About two inches long, with a set of wings like a bee but with the hard-shell body of a beetle.
  — Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2025
• Shop hard-shell suitcases and luggage sets while they're marked down.
  — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2025
• Keep scrolling to find out why our tester voted this the top hard-shell suitcase on the market.
  — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025
• Find discounts on dozens of hard-shell suitcases and soft-sided bags.
  — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Nov. 2024
• You are locked in position by hard-shell Tillett race seats with four-point harness belts.
  — Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
• His hard-shell kayak was found the following morning about 7½ miles downstream.
  — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
• All of its hard-shell suitcases, accessories, and small travel bags are marked down.
  — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024
• Included in its sale are hard-shell suitcases, soft-sided bags, sleek totes, and more.
  — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024
• Find discounts on hard-shell suitcases, soft-sided bags, and packing cubes.
  — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024
• The sleek hard-shell suitcase is sized to hold up to five days’ worth of clothing, making long-weekend packing a breeze.
  — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026
• On the market are hot pink weekender bags, hot pink hard-shell rollers, and hot pink cosmetic cases, just to name a few.
  — Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 June 2023
• Littlenecks are the smallest of the hard-shell clams and are known for their sweet flavor and tenderness.
  — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
• What to Consider The hard-shell models are prone to scuffing.
  — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2023
• For the most part, hard-shell kayaks track and maneuver better than inflatables.
  — Doug Newcomb and Joe Jackson, Popular Mechanics, 10 June 2023
• The hard-shell design is durable and keeps my essentials protected inside.
  — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
• The glasses come with a hard-shell snap-shut case and a green USB-C cable.
  — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 10 July 2026
• Bagsmart also designs hard-shell luggage.
  — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2025
• Dubai chocolate bars are known for their hard-shell chocolate exterior and nutty green center.
  — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
• Even so, in recent years, hard-shell luggage has seemingly been the travel companion of choice.
  — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Sep. 2024
• The hard-shell suitcases are made with a strong polycarbonate (plastic) that will hold up to the wear and tear of transit.
  — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024
• The cart seats four, thanks to the inclusion of a rear bench, and the hard-shell roof extends over the back to keep all passengers dry and shaded.
  — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2025
• The hard-shell pods have no foundations, all waste is shipped out, the water is heated by solar arrays, and soaps are biodegradable.
  — Annabel Illingworth, TIME, 25 July 2024
• Mexican food in Anaheim back then was Cal-Mex combo plates and fast-food hard-shell tacos.
  — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2023
• The bags boast many of the beloved features of the hard-shell bags—like the wheels and handle—as well as some new ones, like two no-show exterior pockets.
  — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 27 June 2024
• The sleek yet rugged hard-shell exterior survived drops and bat hits, sustaining only minor scuffs.
  — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2023
• Research luggage size requirements for your airline and invest in a durable hard-shell suitcase that puts function over style.
  — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
• Other dishes in the works include rich shrimp-and-vegetable soups ($19) and hard-shell fish tacos with chipotle salsas.
  — Mario Cortez, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Feb. 2025
• Travelers are allowed to fly with firearms, but the weapon has to be checked (not carried on) in a hard-shell container that is secure and not easy to open.
  — Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 28 Dec. 2024
• The Beast comes with a hard-shell zip-up case that securely holds the glasses and USB cable.
  — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026