shellfair
nounUK /ˈʃɛlfeə/
US /ˈʃɛlfɛr/
A shellfair is a happy party where people show and trade beautiful seashells.
Every summer, the kids on the beach hold a shellfair to swap their best finds.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A mythical sea sprite said to guard shells along the shore.
Grandpa told a story about a shellfair who kept the tide pools safe.
3. A fair-skinned, pale shell-like color.
The walls were painted a soft shellfair pink.
4. A person who trades seashells as a hobby.
The old shellfair knew every beach where rare cowries could be found.