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noun

lunchbox

LUHNCH-boks

Lunchbox (noun) means a container used to carry a packed meal, especially to school or work. Example: “He packed a sandwich and an apple into his son's lunchbox.”

noun
1
A container used to carry a packed meal, especially to school or work.
"He packed a sandwich and an apple into his son's lunchbox."
2
A lunch that has been packaged up to take away.
"The catering company delivers lunchboxes to offices around the city."

How to use lunchbox

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA box for carrying a packed lunch, or the packed meal itself.

Common pairings
pack a lunchbox metal lunchbox

Word forms

lunchboxes plural

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Etymology

From lunch + box.

Frequently asked questions

What does “lunchbox” mean?

The word “lunchbox” means a container used to carry a packed meal, especially to school or work. In plain terms, a box for carrying a packed lunch, or the packed meal itself.

How do you pronounce “lunchbox”?

“Lunchbox” is pronounced LUHNCH-boks (/ˈlʌntʃˌbɒks/ in IPA).

How do you use “lunchbox” in a sentence?

Here is “lunchbox” used in a sentence: “He packed a sandwich and an apple into his son's lunchbox.”

What part of speech is “lunchbox”?

“Lunchbox” is a noun.

How many meanings does “lunchbox” have?

“Lunchbox” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a container used to carry a packed meal, especially to school or work.

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