conch

Example Sentences

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Hold a conch shell up to your ear and you can hear the sound of the sea.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

"We also feed them conch slop and algae smoothies," Alizee explains.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2023

Still, the queen conch is one of many vulnerable species not included on Mexico’s national endangered species list.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 27, 2023

Officers reported finding two empty conch shells next to a pot and an active fire.

From Washington Times • Nov. 22, 2023

The sound of the inexpertly blown conch interrupted them.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding