1. plural of conch; large spiral seashells, especially those of marine gastropod mollusks
2. wind instruments made from conch shells, blown to produce sound

Examples

• The beach was littered with beautiful conches after the storm.
• She collected several large conches during her walk along the shore.
• The museum displayed ancient conches used as ceremonial instruments.
• Island fishermen traditionally blow conches to signal their return.
• The gift shop sold polished conches as souvenirs.
• Children held the conches to their ears to hear the ocean sound.
• The conches gleamed pink and white in the morning sunlight.