strongbox

[ strawng-boks, strong- ]

noun

1. a strongly made, lockable box or chest for safeguarding valuable possessions, as money, jewels, or documents.

strongbox

/ ˈstrɒŋˌbɒks /

noun

1. a specially designed box or safe in which valuables are locked for safety

Word History and Origins

Origin of strongbox¹

First recorded in 1675–85; strong + box ¹

Example Sentences

As Jerry Lee made for the door, he carried a metal strongbox, two feet by two feet, and almost as deep.

From The Daily Beast

Amazed by the boldness of his former employee, Mr. Parker immediately examined the contents of both his desk and strongbox.

From Project Gutenberg

"They" had not thought that this little dwelling-place was a strongbox and that it had flat bolts, both vertical and horizontal.

From Project Gutenberg

That she should see such a man enter her family, steal Micheline's love from her, and rummage her strongbox!

From Project Gutenberg

Checks confirm no bank accounts so a strongbox is suspected.

From Project Gutenberg

As for the Landgrave, there was a cool million in bullion in his strongbox.

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