drop box

American  

noun

Textiles.

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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Etymology

Origin of drop box

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

“I was concerned,” Layne said as she slid her ballot into a drop box.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

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

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

There was a warning that honeybees had taken over the post office mail drop box, “so don’t open it unless you want to get stung.”

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos