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Definition of seashell

seashell

/ˈsiːˌʃɛl/
sea · shell
Plural:seashells
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• noun

1

The hard, protective outer layer or calcareous exoskeleton of a marine mollusk or other sea creature, often found washed up on beaches after the animal has died.

Example

"The children spent the morning walking along the shoreline, collecting colorful seashells in a plastic bucket."

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• Nearby Words

searchlight
searing
seascape
seashell
seashore
seasick
seasickness

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Seashell. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/seashell
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