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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However, one easy way to translate this nautical trend into everyday life is through stylish seashells. Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 24 May 2026 For families The kids club is tucked away in a garden, with its own pool and water slide as well as a jungle gym and craft classes (like lantern-making, coconut leaf art, and seashell bracelet decorating) for children up to age 12. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026 Fadiouth, Senegal Fadiouth has perhaps the coolest foundation of all the smallest islands, as it's made up almost entirely of seashells. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026 Ethical Shelling Responsible or ethical shelling is being mindful of only taking empty seashells and always ensuring sand dollars, sea urchins, and other creatures are no longer alive before taking them home. Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for seashell

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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 30 May. 2026.

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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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