lunchbox
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.”
How to use lunchbox
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA box for carrying a packed lunch, or the packed meal itself.
Word forms
lunchboxes plural
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He packed a sandwich and an apple into his son's _____.
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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