Clamshells

/ˈklæmʃɛlz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of clamshell; multiple clamshells or things shaped like clamshells.

Etymology

Regular English plural formed by adding -s to clamshell.

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Clamshell containers for takeout food became ubiquitous in the 1990s because they mimicked the perfect natural design for protecting contents while remaining easy to open.

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