snuffbox
What is another word for snuffbox? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A small container people use for carrying snuff or loose tobacco.
We haven't recorded synonyms for snuffbox yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.
How to use snuffbox
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
silver snuffbox
antique snuffbox
engraved snuffbox
ornate snuffbox
Snuffbox is a specific historical and collecting term rather than everyday vocabulary.
Etymology
Snuffbox is formed by joining the English words snuff and box.
Full origin of snuffbox →Frequently asked questions
What is a snuffbox for?
A snuffbox is a small container used to carry and store snuff, a powdered form of tobacco.
Are snuffboxes still used today?
They are mostly associated with earlier centuries, though some people who take snuff still use them and collectors value old examples.
What are snuffboxes also called?
In British slang, a snuffbox was sometimes called a sneeze-box, a dated informal term.
