shoebox

American

[shoo-boks] / ˈʃuˌbɒks /

Or shoe box

noun

an oblong cardboard box of a standard size used to package a pair of shoes for sale.
any house, building, or other construction likened to a shoebox because of its shape or cramped area.

Etymology

Origin of shoebox

First recorded in 1855–60; shoe + box ¹

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shoebox

It will also release two small satellites, known as 'CubeSats', each approximately the size of a shoebox, to gather additional observations from much closer distances.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026

Isabelle said receiving a gift-filled shoebox could help children feel valued.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

Many HSA owners digitize receipts to keep details straight, but a shoebox could also work.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 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

Going home in the trolley, Francie held the shoebox in her lap because Mama had no lap now.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

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