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lunchbox

American

[luhnch-boks] / ˈlʌntʃˌbɒks /

noun

a small container, usually of metal or plastic and with a handle, for carrying one's lunch from home to school or work.

lunchbox British

/ ˈlʌntʃˌbɒks /

noun

a container for carrying a packed lunch
humorous a man's genitals

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of lunchbox

First recorded in 1860–65; lunch + box ¹

Example Sentences

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Lozano's laboratory develops, manufactures, and tests electrospray propulsion systems for satellites ranging in size from a lunchbox to a small carry-on suitcase.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

"I find myself counting how many things they have in their lunchbox so we don't run out," said Debbie.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

Another of the protesters, Narwin Gil, stopped a policeman from entering the prison with his lunchbox.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

A week ago you may have had no idea who he was, this blonde rocket in sequins who looked like he belonged on a Frozen lunchbox.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

Fina takes out her binoculars, some Twizzlers, and a big bag of Donitas—these crunchy ring-shaped Mexican snacks her mom lets her have in her lunchbox on Fridays.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish

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