money box

noun

1. a cashbox.
2. Chiefly British. a small, lidded receptacle for keeping, collecting, or saving coins, usually with a slot for their insertion.

Word History and Origins

Origin of money box¹

First recorded in 1575–85

Example Sentences

The old woman turned upon her a little grimly, Stockin or no stockin I calls it my money-box, and thats enough.

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And so, laughing, the children saw Comforts money-box bulge again to its original size.

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By evening Charlie was rejoicing in the possession of a full money-box, but his face grew long as he counted the pennies.

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Mullet finished his counting, took up his money box and lantern and left the gate unguarded.

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Many rich men came in, and put large sums of money in the money box.

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