Eggshell Definition

ĕgshĕl
eggshells
noun
eggshells
The hard, brittle outer covering of an egg of a reptile, bird, or monotreme.
Webster's New World
Yellowish white.
Webster's New World
A kind of paint that dries to a finish having very little shine.
American Heritage

The shell around an egg.

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Synonyms:
adjective
Fragile and thin, like eggshell.
Webster's New World
Yellowish-white.
Webster's New World
idiom
walk on eggshells
  • to behave in an esp. wary manner, as from fear of reprisal or of a harsh reaction
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Eggshell

Noun

Singular:
eggshell
Plural:
eggshells

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Eggshell Sentence Examples

  • I too have brown eyes and my signature look is to use a shimmery cream or eggshell for the entire eyelid first, then blend a dark brown or plum in the crease.

  • Ultra white - If you decide on white as your wall color, just make sure it is a pure white and not an offshoot of white like eggshell or antique white.

  • Blue is restive and can be a deep dark midnight blue or a soft robin's eggshell blue with all the hues in between.

  • Ralph Lauren paints are also available in standard matte, eggshell, satin and semi-gloss finishes.

  • For brown or blue eyes, start with a base color in a creamy champagne or eggshell.

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