breadbox

[bred-boks] /ˈbrɛdˌbɒks/

noun

an airtight, or nearly airtight, boxlike container, as of metal or plastic, for storing bread and other baked goods to keep them fresh.

Origin of breadbox

bread + box¹

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He covered the kettle of potatoes and left them on the table, and put the biscuits in the breadbox.

Double Challenge James Arthur Kjelgaard
Suspend a shelf, breadbox or rack with wire around which is tied a piece of cotton cloth, saturated with a mineral oil.

The Boy Mechanic, Book 2 Various
Susan said, contentedly, as she ransacked the breadbox for crumbs.

Saturday's Child Kathleen Norris

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