noun
lockbox
Lockbox (noun) means a small, lockable box used to store valuables or keys securely. Example: “They kept spare keys in a lockbox by the garage.”
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A small, lockable box used to store valuables or keys securely.
"They kept spare keys in a lockbox by the garage."
How to use lockbox
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA portable box with a built-in lock, often used to secure keys, cash, or documents.
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Word forms
- Plural
- lockboxes
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They kept spare keys in a _____ by the garage.
Etymology
A compound of lock + box.
Synonyms
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deposit box
safe-deposit
safety-deposit
safe-deposit box
safety deposit box
Frequently asked questions
What does “lockbox” mean?
The word “lockbox” means a small, lockable box used to store valuables or keys securely. In plain terms, a portable box with a built-in lock, often used to secure keys, cash, or documents.
How do you use “lockbox” in a sentence?
Here is “lockbox” used in a sentence: “They kept spare keys in a lockbox by the garage.”
What part of speech is “lockbox”?
“Lockbox” is a noun.
What is the meaning of lockbox?
"lockbox" (noun) means a small, lockable box used to store valuables or keys securely.
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