matchbox

noun

match·​box ˈmach-ˌbäks How to pronounce matchbox (audio)
: a box for matches

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This reusable matchbox comes customized with both of your initials and any special date—the perfect romantic, sentimental gift to commemorate special occasions like anniversaries. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 13 Jan. 2025 Take it up a notch with this chic, personalized matchbox featuring your and your wife’s initials. — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024 Party favors were custom matchboxes from various restaurants featured in the show. — Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024 Now, picture that image etched onto custom matchboxes or proudly displayed on a coffee mug. — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for matchbox

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First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of matchbox was in 1853

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matchbox

noun
match·​box -ˌbäks How to pronounce matchbox (audio)
: a box for matches
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