ballot box

noun

1. a receptacle for voters' ballots.

2. a system or instance of voting by ballot.

ballot box

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of ballot box¹

First recorded in 1670–80

Example Sentences

Voters can mail ballots, drop them off at a ballot box or take them to a vote center.

From Los Angeles Times

In such a "pox on both houses" scenario, incumbents from both parties suffer the consequences at the ballot box next year and the public becomes even more dissatisfied with the state of the affairs.

From BBC

"So how's he responded? He's responded by co-ordinating the most unprecedented vilification and campaign of incitement to violence against the man who, frankly, he knows he cannot beat at the ballot box," he said.

From BBC

You can mail back your ballot, drop it off at a ballot box, or take it to a vote center.

From Los Angeles Times

There is concern amongst centre-left parties internationally that a rejuvenated right is doing well at the ballot box and seemingly winning the battle of ideas.

From BBC

Related Words

• polling place