moon shell
Save This Word!
noun
any marine gastropod of the family Naticidae, having a rounded, short-spired, smooth shell.
the shell itself.
QUIZZES
QUIZ YOURSELF ON AFFECT VS. EFFECT!
In effect, this quiz will prove whether or not you have the skills to know the difference between “affect” and “effect.”
Question 1 of 7
The rainy weather could not ________ my elated spirits on my graduation day.
Origin of moon shell
First recorded in 1935–40
Words nearby moon shell
moonroof, moonscape, moonseed, moonset, moonshee, moon shell, moonshine, moonshiner, moonshot, moonstone, moonstruck
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2021
Example sentences from the Web for moon shell
Why Do “Left” And “Right” Mean Liberal And Conservative?
What Is “GOP” Short For?
What Is The Difference Between “It’s” And “Its”?
“Effectiveness” vs. “Efficacy” vs. “Efficiency”: When To Use Each Word For The Best Results
“Vaccinate” vs. “Inoculate” vs. “Immunize”: What Are The Differences?
Where Does The Name “Saturday” Come From?