half shell

noun

: either of the valves of a bivalve
Phrases
on the half shell
: served in a half shell
oysters on the half shell

Examples of half shell in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web One tester used the 90-liter Base Camp Gear Box (large) to schlep all of her gear to a mountain bike race and was able to fit the whole kit and caboodle: chest protector, two full face helmets, one half shell, two tires, and two pairs of bike shoes within the box itself. Caitlin Kelly, Outside Online, 25 June 2024 Washes happen in a Birth of Venus-like half shell, which includes an incredible scalp massage, and try a French girl’s balayage or blowout to see what all the low-maintenance, high-glamour fuss is about. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 June 2024 The fresh take on the iconic heroes in a half shell created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird leaned into youthful energy in everything from its casting to its sketchy art style. Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2024 The latest story of the heroes in a half shell comes from co-writer Seth Rogen and boasts an all-star voice cast that includes Rogen, Maya Rudolph, Ice Cube, and Paul Rudd. Shania Russell, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2023 See all Example Sentences for half shell 

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Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of half shell was in 1837

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“Half shell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half%20shell. Accessed 14 Jul. 2024.

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