shoebox

American  

[shoo-boks] / ˈʃuˌbɒks /

Or shoe box

noun

1. an oblong cardboard box of a standard size used to package a pair of shoes for sale.

2. any house, building, or other construction likened to a shoebox because of its shape or cramped area.

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Etymology

Origin of shoebox

First recorded in 1855–60; shoe + box ¹

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Example Sentences

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shoebox

Researchers believe future versions could become significantly smaller and more energy efficient, potentially compact enough to fit inside a shoebox.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026

That idea sent me down a rabbit hole involving real-estate agents, tiny shoebox apartments and frustrating chats with mortgage brokers.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026

When she brought a shoebox full of samples to Nickey Kehoe, the L.A. store agreed to carry her candles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026

Authorities estimate that more than 220,000 people in the city of 7.5 million live in so-called "shoebox" flats, around one-third of which need major renovation.

From Barron's ● May 28, 2026

I take the top off the shoebox and unroll the bubble-wrap.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher

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