lunchbox

American  

[luhnch-boks] / ˈlʌntʃˌbɒks /

noun

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

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lunchbox British  

/ ˈlʌntʃˌbɒks /

noun

1. a container for carrying a packed lunch

2. humorous a man's genitals

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Etymology

Origin of lunchbox

First recorded in 1860–65; lunch + box ¹

Example Sentences

These geeks – a term I use lovingly, for the most part – protected the notion of canon as fiercely as their lunchbox collections.

From Salon • May 5, 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

I have vague but fond memories of the 1984 Games and clearly remember the Sam the Olympic Eagle lunchbox I toted around in first grade.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2025

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