seashell

or sea shell

[ see-shel ]

noun

1. the shell of any marine mollusk.

seashell

/ ˈsiːˌʃɛl /

noun

1. the empty shell of a marine mollusc

Word History and Origins

Origin of seashell¹

before 900; Old English sǣscill (not recorded in Middle English ) sea, shell

Example Sentences

I was more the play-along-the-shoreline kind of kid who would rather build sand castles and look for seashells than join my sister and mom snorkeling among the seagrass beds for what was to be dinner.

From Salon

There, dolphins and seashells are painted on the ceiling, the $25 Trump Burger comes with Thousand Island dressing on a Trump-branded brioche bun, and picture windows offer resplendent views of the Pacific Ocean.

From Los Angeles Times

Picture rattan furniture, blue and white ceramics, and seashell motifs paired with cozy knitted throws and floral prints.

From Seattle Times

The beard was braided with seashells and bones.

From Literature

Mine smells damp and sounds like a gentle ocean breeze, the same way the inside of a seashell does.

From Literature