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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Multilayered aromas of honeycomb, seashell and hazelnuts with pear tart flavors and bright acidity with a very long finish of saline minerality. 2023 SHABO, Rosé Wine: 100% Pinot Noir. Cathrine Todd, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025 Leave the seashells on Sardinia’s seashore On the Italian island of Sardinia, beachcombing is a no-no. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025 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 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 24 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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