eggshell
1 synonym for eggshell, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The thin, hard outer covering of an egg.
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How to use eggshell
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eggshell white
eggshell finish
crack the eggshell
Etymology
From Middle English eggeshell, ege schelle, egg-shel, egg shelle (also as Middle English eye schell, ey-schel, ey-schelle), partially continuing Old English ǣġsċill, ǣġsċyll (“eggshell”), equivalent to egg + shell. Cognate with Saterland Frisian Oaierskil (“eggshell”), Dutch eierschaal (“eggshell”), German Eierschale (...
Full origin of eggshell →Frequently asked questions
What does “eggshell” mean?
The word “eggshell” means the thin, hard outer covering of an egg. In plain terms, the brittle shell around an egg, or (as a color/finish) a soft, pale, low-sheen look.
How do you pronounce “eggshell”?
“Eggshell” is pronounced EHG-shehl (/ˈɛɡʃɛl/ in IPA).
How do you use “eggshell” in a sentence?
Here is “eggshell” used in a sentence: “Be careful not to get bits of eggshell in the batter.”
What part of speech is “eggshell”?
Depending on how it is used, “eggshell” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “eggshell” have?
“Eggshell” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the thin, hard outer covering of an egg.
