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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The set is made of pom fabric and has adorable seashell detailing. Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2025 Her motifs—flags, dominoes, seashells, snails, moons, eggs, owls—only heighten the otherworldliness. Jeremy Lybarger, ARTnews.com, 26 Mar. 2025 Spend the day exploring secluded sand dunes, collecting seashells or climbing to the top of Old Baldy, the state’s oldest lighthouse, for breathtaking views of the Atlantic. Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2025 While most barrier islands are situated north-south, Sanibel has an east-west orientation, which allows currents to essentially push seashells up onto the beach. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2025 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 15 Apr. 2025.

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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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