1. the hard outer covering of an egg
2. a pale yellowish-white color

1. of a pale yellowish-white color; also, having a slightly glossy finish (used of paint)

Examples

• She carefully cracked the eggshell to remove the raw egg inside.
• The eggshell was so fragile that it broke into tiny pieces.
• The walls were painted a soft eggshell color that looked warm and inviting.
• We chose an eggshell finish for the bedroom walls because it's easier to clean than flat paint.
• Crushed eggshells can be added to compost or used in the garden.
• The artist mixed pigments to create an eggshell tone for the background.