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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William Tan, an eighth grader from Scarsdale, New York, claimed third place and developed an AI Smart Artificial Reef that encourages coral, seashells, kelp, and other marine life to grow in a safe and controlled environment, 3M said. Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024 Zodiac signs, seashells, strawberries, passports—these are some of the many charm options. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024 The feel of a seashell can stand in for the whole ocean. Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2024 The footage showed Jenn surprising Devin by proposing to him with a wedding band inside a seashell. Selome Hailu, Variety, 4 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for seashell 

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 14 Nov. 2024.

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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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