eggshell (Meaning)

Wordnet

eggshell (n)

the exterior covering of a bird's egg

Webster

eggshell (n.)

The shell or exterior covering of an egg. Also used figuratively for anything resembling an eggshell.

A smooth, white, marine, gastropod shell of the genus Ovulum, resembling an egg in form.

eggshell Sentence Examples

  1. The eggshell was so fragile that it cracked as soon as I touched it.
  2. The color of the eggshell was a beautiful shade of light blue.
  3. I carefully broke open the eggshell to get to the egg white and yolk inside.
  4. The eggshell was decorated with intricate patterns, making it a work of art.
  5. The eggshell was so thin that it crumbled in my hands.
  6. I used the eggshell as a canvas to paint a miniature masterpiece.
  7. The eggshell was too thick to break with my fingers, so I had to use a knife.
  8. The eggshell was covered in tiny pores, which allowed air and moisture to pass through.
  9. The eggshell was hard and smooth, but also surprisingly delicate.
  10. The eggshell was a perfect example of nature's beauty and complexity.

FAQs About the word eggshell

the exterior covering of a bird's eggThe shell or exterior covering of an egg. Also used figuratively for anything resembling an eggshell., A smooth, white, mar

friable, brittle, fragile, breakable, frail, sensitive, delicate, feeble, tenuous, frangible

resistant, durable, robust, robust, sound, resistant, sturdy, stiff, stiff, durable

The eggshell was so fragile that it cracked as soon as I touched it.

The color of the eggshell was a beautiful shade of light blue.

I carefully broke open the eggshell to get to the egg white and yolk inside.

The eggshell was decorated with intricate patterns, making it a work of art.