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toolbox

American

[tool-boks] / ˈtulˌbɒks /

noun

a box or case in which tools are kept.
an attached mechanism, as on planing machines or lathes, that carries the cutting tools.

Etymology

Origin of toolbox

First recorded in 1835–45; tool + box ¹

Example Sentences

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“Let’s be honest, if you’re Netflix, you’re looking to attract and retain subscribers. ... This is another tool in the toolbox for helping build growth and sustain subscribers,” Berke said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

You need a whole toolbox full of tools, and litigation is an incredibly important tool for some purposes, but it doesn’t work for everything.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

"Florrie is the most recent addition, if you like, in our toolbox," he adds.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

"This research not only opens the door to more environmentally responsible plastics but also broadens the toolbox for designing smart, responsive polymer-based materials across many fields," he said.

From Science Daily • Jan. 4, 2026

From his toolbox, Papi pulled out a package of green thumbtacks.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago

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