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shoebox

Shoebox (noun) means the cardboard box a pair of shoes is sold in. Example: “She kept old photos in a shoebox under the bed.”

noun
1
The cardboard box a pair of shoes is sold in.
"She kept old photos in a shoebox under the bed."
2
A very small, cramped living space.
"Their first flat in the city was a total shoebox."

How to use shoebox

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishLiterally the box shoes come in, or figuratively any tiny room or apartment.

When to use it

"Shoebox" for a flat is informal and slightly complaining in tone.

Word forms

shoeboxes plural

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Etymology

From shoe + box.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “shoebox” mean?

The word “shoebox” means the cardboard box a pair of shoes is sold in. In plain terms, literally the box shoes come in, or figuratively any tiny room or apartment.

How do you use “shoebox” in a sentence?

Here is “shoebox” used in a sentence: “She kept old photos in a shoebox under the bed.”

What part of speech is “shoebox”?

“Shoebox” is a noun.

How many meanings does “shoebox” have?

“Shoebox” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the cardboard box a pair of shoes is sold in.

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