noun
sandbox
SAND-boks
Sandbox (noun) means a shallow box filled with sand for children to play in. Example: “The toddlers dug happily in the sandbox all afternoon.”
noun
1
A shallow box filled with sand for children to play in.
"The toddlers dug happily in the sandbox all afternoon."
2
An isolated environment where software can run safely without affecting the rest of the system.
"The suspicious file was opened in a sandbox to check it for malware."
verb
1
To restrict a program so that it can only run within a limited, isolated environment.
"The browser sandboxes each tab so a crash in one won't affect the others."
How to use sandbox
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA children's sand-filled play box — or, in tech, a safely isolated space for testing software.
Common pairings
sandbox environment
run in a sandbox
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Word forms
- Plural
- sandboxes
- Third person singular
- sandboxes
- Past tense
- sandboxed
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Etymology
A compound of "sand" and "box" — the computing sense is a metaphor from the child's play area.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “sandbox” mean?
The word “sandbox” means a shallow box filled with sand for children to play in. In plain terms, a children's sand-filled play box — or, in tech, a safely isolated space for testing software.
How do you pronounce “sandbox”?
“Sandbox” is pronounced SAND-boks (/ˈsæn(d).bɑks/ in IPA).
How do you use “sandbox” in a sentence?
Here is “sandbox” used in a sentence: “The toddlers dug happily in the sandbox all afternoon.”
What is another word for “sandbox”?
Words with a similar meaning to “sandbox” include sandpit:.
What part of speech is “sandbox”?
Depending on how it is used, “sandbox” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “sandbox” have?
“Sandbox” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a shallow box filled with sand for children to play in.
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