seashell

noun

sea·​shell ˈsē-ˌshel 

: the shell of a marine animal and especially a mollusk

Examples of seashell in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

They’re hand-built from reclaimed timber, local stone and thatch, and furnished with curtains of clinging seashells, driftwood details, and swathes of creamy linen. — Chris Schalkx, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

Encrusted with precious stones, seashells, and cutlery, the cover is believed to have been taken between October 4 and October 5. — News Desk, Artforum, 7 Oct. 2026

The spa brochure ranges from seashell massages (which, yes, involve giant seashells covered in coconut oil) to traditional Thai rubdowns and every kind of herbal body wrap, detox-scrub and age-defying facial in between. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

That crack resistance is because of their structure, which is similar to tooth enamel or seashells. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for seashell

• barbell
• bedwell
• befell
• bluebell
• bombshell
• bridewell
• capelle
• cartel
• carvel
• clamshell
• cogswell
• compel

Kids Definition

seashell

noun

sea·​shell ˈsē-ˌshel 

: the shell of a marine animal and especially a mollusk