noun
lunchbox
LUHNCH-boks
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 notesIn 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.