How to Use softshell in a Sentence

softshell

1 of 2 noun

• Next came a softshell crab fried like a piece of Nashville hot chicken.
  — Andy Staples, SI.com, 30 June 2017
• Most outer layers available are rain shells, hard shells, and softshells.
  — Lindsey Lapointe, Field & Stream, 3 Aug. 2023
• Probably the most unique turtle in our area is the softshell turtle.
  — Cheryl Conley, Houston Chronicle, 30 Jan. 2018
• Their hardshell and softshell spinners come in a ton of different designs and styles—no two look the same.
  — Addison Aloian, Women's Health, 7 July 2023
• The Yangtze giant softshell turtle is now on the brink of extinction.
  — Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 28 Apr. 2023
• Whereas some hardshell tents can accommodate gear racks on top of them, this softshell only takes up half the car’s roof.
  — James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, 26 Apr. 2019
• Whereas some hardshell tents can accommodate gear racks on top of them, this softshell only takes up half the car’s roof.
  — James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, 26 Apr. 2019
• For lunch, perhaps a softshell crab sandwich or burrata flatbread?
  — BostonGlobe.com, 29 Apr. 2021
• Bones, meanwhile, is known for its noodles — ramen, soba, udon — and steamed buns stuffed with things like pork belly, duck confit and softshell crab.
  — Josie Sexton, The Denver Post, 27 June 2019
• The YayLabs softshell ice cream ball will have your kids earning their after-dinner dessert in a fun and active way.
  — Ariel Klein, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2021
• This softshell jacket is stretchy, durable, breathable, windproof, and deceptively high tech.
  — Blair Braverman, Outside Online, 18 Oct. 2022
• For softshells, thick polycotton canvas with a waterproof coating is the best option.
  — Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2024
• Allen didn’t catch anything but a softshell turtle nibbling at his bait that morning under the Westmoreland bridge.
  — Dallas News, 3 Sep. 2021
• This aluminum hardshell makes for a slim, sub-seven-inch profile on top of a vehicle, which doesn’t drag mpg down as much as the softshell variety.
  — James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, 26 Apr. 2019
• Others include softshell clams, winter flounder, Alaskan snow crabs and Chinook salmon.
  — Patrick Whittle, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2022
• This one’s aluminum hardshell makes for a slim, seven-inch profile on top of a vehicle, which doesn’t drag mpg down as much as the softshell variety.
  — The Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, 29 Dec. 2020
• This heated softshell is built in a sleeker silhouette as noted by customers and has a trim fit that can be layered under a larger jacket.
  — Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 22 Dec. 2022
• Perhaps the best all-around natural bait for bass is a live crawfish, especially the softshell variety.
  — Popular Science, 1 June 2020
• Seafood lovers have sought Maine’s softshell clams for decades, but the state’s harvesters are collecting fewer of those clams, in part because of the spread of crabs and worms that prey on them.
  — USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2019
• Yangtze softshell turtles, also called Red River turtles, are the largest freshwater turtles in the world.
  — National Geographic, 23 May 2017
• The Flex1 materials are a blend of softshell materials that are stretchy, durable, and breathable.
  — Nathan Allen, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 2025
• While a softshell windbreaker might be the perfect choice for a fall desert hike, a winter trek requires multiple layers of insulation.
  — Lindsey Lapointe, Field & Stream, 3 Aug. 2023
• Shellfish offerings may include spiny lobsters, live softshell crab and Santa Barbara spot prawns.
  — Greg Morago, Houston Chronicle, 22 May 2018
• The Texas softshell is also an alien species, but much less common here, found mostly along the Colorado River and a few local waters.
  — Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2019
• Simply put, the difference between a hardshell and a softshell jacket is that a hardshell jacket is completely waterproof.
  — Outdoor Life, 16 Mar. 2021
• The most sought after include box turtles, diamondback terrapins, mud and musk turtles, softshell turtles and snapping turtles.
  — Kimberly Miller, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2020
• The San Diego Zoo announced the hatching of 41 tiny turtle softshell babies in a news release on Monday.
  — Zoe Sottile, CNN, 8 Oct. 2022
• Now or never Like Wang, Hudson says there’s still reason to believe that new specimens of Yangtze giant softshells can be found and bred.
  — Jason Bittel, National Geographic, 1 May 2019
• This light softshell has a fleece insulation lining and a durable water-repellent (DWR) finish.
  — Adrienne So, WIRED, 24 Aug. 2019
• There’s a lot to love, from the waterproof, stretchy three-layer softshell outer fabric to the generous kangaroo pocket and the brilliant dropseat design that makes bathroom breaks easy.
  — Jenny Wiegand, Outside, 14 Nov. 2025

soft-shell

2 of 2 adjective

• Piles of crispy soft-shell crabs were a great way to kick off the meal.
  — Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
• Back home soft-shell crabs are literally on the roadside at shacks that sell seafood.
  — Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
• The soft-shell crabs and the sunsets alone make Tangier well worth a visit.
  — Npr Staff, NPR, 18 Dec. 2025
• In soft-shell crab BLTs and tomato pies served in cast-iron skillets.
  — Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2025
• Eclectic dishes, such as soft-shell crab bao buns and creative homemade cocktails, fill the menu.
  — Curaçao Tourist Board, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 2025
• Highlights of her menu include crispy soft-shell crab and her iconic tigre qui pleure (crying tiger) spicy beef dish.
  — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2024
• Most soft-shell cases and sleeves should not be machine washed to preserve their shape and materials.
  — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2023
• Two of them for a very limited time - the soft-shell crabs and the ramps, which are a classic springtime combination.
  — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
• Check out our best crab recipes, ranging from soft-shell to crab cakes to party dips, and all the side dishes to serve alongside your favorite crustacean.
  — Coastal Living, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2024
• The padded cap, a soft-shell layer worn on the outside of player helmets, are planned to feature team logos on them when worn during games.
  — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
• The most luxurious of the onigiri may be the one filled with a whole soft-shell crab, its claws protruding at every angle.
  — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2024
• Slather these soft-shell crab sandwiches with homemade spicy mayo flavored with pepperoncini.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2023
• Mating occurs within 30 minutes of molting, when the female is still soft-shelled.
  — Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
• Fried soft-shell crabs were wrapped in lettuce leaves like ssam, served with Vietnamese herbs, a version of Thai nam prik and cilantro blossoms.
  — Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2023
• In nearby kitchens and coastal eateries, chefs turn the day’s catch into iconic local dishes like buttery oysters, crispy soft-shell crab, and rich shrimp and grits.
  — Outside Online, 26 Aug. 2025
• Most hardshell roller suitcases are made of polycarbonate and soft-shell luggage is made of ballistic nylon.
  — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 2 Mar. 2023
• Along with Hazel's regular brunch items, guests can choose from offerings like soft-shell crab Benedict, prime rib and Alaskan king crab.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 6 May 2024
• Specialties of the house are the red snapper tostada, fish and shrimp ceviche, oysters and soft-shell crab tacos, as well as Mexican bloody marys and beers.
  — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Dec. 2023
• Guardian Caps – a soft-shell padding that fit over traditional football helmets – are more commonly seen in practice but can be used in games.
  — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 30 July 2025
• Choices from its prix fixe menu include savory olive bread pudding with mushrooms and leeks, Maryland soft-shell crabs wrapped in phyllo dough and bourbon-cacao cake.
  — Jane Godiner, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2026
• The father is also now pushing for players to receive Guardian Caps, soft-shell covers used on helmets that can help prevent head injuries.
  — Mark Puleo, The Athletic, 27 Aug. 2024
• There are hard-shell, soft-shell, folio, and roll-up varieties that are designed with different layers of pouches, elastics, zippers, and pockets.
  — Kelsey Glennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2025
• Current menu standouts include crispy chive sticks and soft-shell crabs with sweet plum sauce for starters and black pepper ribeye and marinated butterflied branzino with crispy kale for mains.
  — Sherrie Nachman, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
• The signature Dan Da tower comes with an assortment of options including pork, chicken, beef, shrimp and soft-shell crab.
  — Jonathan Shikes, The Denver Post, 8 Aug. 2024
• When in season, the soft-shell crab appetizer is especially noteworthy and widely considered a must-try.
  — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
• What seems most likely—if less thrillingly monstrous—is that the real Beast of Busco was a spiny soft-shell turtle, or even a common snapping turtle.
  — Michelle Mastro, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 July 2024
• Pointer warned soft-shell cases can harbor extra fungal growth compared to hard-shell luggage since fabric absorbs moisture more readily than plastic.
  — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
• Kick off your meal with a cheap beer and an order of steamers (a local delicacy of soft-shell clams that the friendly staff will happily show you how to clean and eat), then move along to the lobster roll.
  — Briana Bononcini, Bon Appétit, 3 July 2024
• And so Zagorodnii began connecting his experience to the need, first sketching out a soft-shell, wind- and water-resistant jacket.
  — Jon Gugala, Men's Health, 15 Feb. 2023
• Along with Hazel's regular brunch items, guests can choose from offerings like soft-shell crab Benedict, cinnamon rolls, breakfast strudel and a pastry platter.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 6 May 2023