eggshell

noun
UK: /ˈeɡ.ʃel/
US: /ˈeɡ.ʃel/

  1. The hard, outer covering of a bird's egg.

    1. I cracked the eggshell when I made breakfast this morning.
    2. Be careful when handling eggs, as the eggshell can break easily and make a mess.

  2. A very pale, creamy white color, like that of an eggshell.

    1. The walls were painted an eggshell color, creating a calming effect.
    2. She chose an eggshell shade for her wedding dress, finding it softer than pure white.

Synonyms

delicate fragile vulnerable
eggshell verb

  1. To walk or behave very carefully, to avoid upsetting someone.

    1. I felt like I was walking on eggshell around him today, he was so irritable.
    2. After their argument, she had to eggshell around her father to avoid further conflict.
eggshell adjective

  1. Very sensitive and easily upset or offended.

    1. I've been eggshell recently after the criticism.
    2. The argument made me eggshell so I avoided seeing others for days.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "eggshell" in English means: The hard, outer covering of a bird's egg., A very pale, creamy white color, like that of an eggshell..

The phonetic transcription of "eggshell" is /ˈeɡ.ʃel/ in British English and /ˈeɡ.ʃel/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "eggshell": delicate, fragile, vulnerable.

Example usage of "eggshell": "I cracked the eggshell when I made breakfast this morning.". More examples on the page.