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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Shelling, also known as beachcombing, is strolling along the seashore in search of seashells. Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 24 July 2025 Give life to an old picture frame with some seashells for a charming, beachy look. Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2025 Straw hats and seashell jewelry nod at the look without feeling too trendy to wear again. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 27 June 2025 About two years ago, Sara Schaller and her daughter were at Porter Beach, collecting seashells and building sandcastles. Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 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 29 Jul. 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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