seashell

American  

[see-shel] / ˈsiˌʃɛl /

Or sea shell

noun

1. the shell of any marine mollusk.

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seashell British  

/ ˈsiːˌʃɛl /

noun

1. the empty shell of a marine mollusc

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Etymology

Origin of seashell

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

Example Sentences

Necklaces featuring seashells, gemstones and recycled printed plastic.

From Los Angeles Times

She’s wearing a dress of white sand, decorated with seashells and diamonds.

From Literature

Penelope’s few possessions—including her broken tiara, her ruined princess costume, and her papier-mâché seashell—were already in her bag.

From Literature

Fans of the original animated movie will recognize the scene of a young Moana playing with the ocean after seeing a seashell on the shore.

From Los Angeles Times

She quickly wrapped a kelp frond around her torso, smeared sand over her limbs, placed seashells on her head, and nestled into the ground.

From Literature