drop box

American  

noun

Textiles.

• drop boxes
  plural

1. a box for holding shuttles on a loom, as a box loom, used on either side of the race plate in weaving cloth having a variety of colors in the filling.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• drop boxes
  plural

Etymology

Origin of drop box

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

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drop box

Voters have already been mailed their ballots for the June 2 primary election, which can be returned by mail or at designated drop box locations.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026

If someone wants to drop their ballot off in person, either at a vote center or secure drop box, Alexander suggests doing so by May 30, which is three days before the election.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 3, 2026

As the June primary election nears, Californians soon will begin voting by mail, drop box and in person.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026

The carrier offers modified service on Monday, with early on-call pickups and drop box pickups in some areas.

From Barron's ● Jan. 19, 2026

I knew I was in trouble when we stopped at the Goodwill drop box.

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan