noun
conch
KONCH
Conch (noun) means a large sea snail with a spiral shell, or the shell itself. Example: “They found a beautiful pink conch shell on the beach.”
noun
1
A large sea snail with a spiral shell, or the shell itself.
"They found a beautiful pink conch shell on the beach."
2
A trumpet-like instrument made by blowing into a large conch shell.
"A conch was blown to signal the start of the ceremony."
How to use conch
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA large spiral sea shell (or the snail that lives in it), sometimes used as a horn.
Common pairings
conch shell
blow a conch
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Word forms
- Plural
- conches, conchs
- Third person singular
- conches
- Past tense
- conched
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Etymology
Borrowed via Latin concha from Ancient Greek kónkhē, meaning "mussel, cockle, or shell-like cavity."
Rhymes for conch
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What does “conch” mean?
The word “conch” means a large sea snail with a spiral shell, or the shell itself. In plain terms, a large spiral sea shell (or the snail that lives in it), sometimes used as a horn.
How do you pronounce “conch”?
“Conch” is pronounced KONCH (/ˈkɒnt͡ʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “conch” in a sentence?
Here is “conch” used in a sentence: “They found a beautiful pink conch shell on the beach.”
What part of speech is “conch”?
“Conch” is a noun.
Where does the word “conch” come from?
The word “conch” comes from Ancient Greek. Borrowed via Latin concha from Ancient Greek kónkhē, meaning "mussel, cockle, or shell-like cavity.".
How many meanings does “conch” have?
“Conch” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large sea snail with a spiral shell, or the shell itself.
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