ballot box

American  

noun

1. a receptacle for voters' ballots.

2. a system or instance of voting by ballot.

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ballot box British  

noun

1. a box into which ballot papers are dropped after voting

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Etymology

Origin of ballot box

First recorded in 1670–80

Example Sentences

In September three young people in Yangon were given sentences of 42 to 49 years each for posting stickers showing a bullet and a ballot box together.

From BBC

Reagan’s political opponents in California and Washington consistently underestimated him, assuming the former actor could be easily beaten at the ballot box, Cannon said.

From Los Angeles Times

He added: "The voters will have their say on both of us at the ballot box next May."

From BBC

Tables were arranged in the middle of a sports hall, black ballot boxes started to arrive and the counting began.

From BBC

But there are concerns among some Welsh MPs that the resounding defeat could be repeated at the ballot box in May.

From BBC

Related Words

• polling place