pillbox

noun

pill·​box ˈpil-ˌbäks 

1

: a box for pills

especially : a shallow round box of pasteboard

2

: a small low concrete emplacement for machine guns and antitank weapons

3

: a small round hat without a brim

specifically : a woman's shallow hat with a flat crown and straight sides

Examples of pillbox in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The conical pile of locks were inspired by the silhouette of fez and pillbox hats beloved by Jackie Onassis and fixed into place using a mixture of pins and copious hairspray. —Leah Dolan, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024

To complete her look, Hilton Rothschild accessorized with a matching pillbox hat, dainty earrings and a diamond necklace, along with a shimmering silver handbag and pumps with crystal details. —Maggie Clancy, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024

Take a penny and clean it thoroughly, then put your marijuana in a pillbox or small jar, drop the penny inside, close it up, and shake. —Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024

Here’s what happens in the book: Over the course of the weekend, Greer notices that her pillbox, containing sleeping pills, is missing. —Ashley Boucher, EW.com, 6 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1702, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

pillbox

noun

pill·​box ˈpil-ˌbäks 

1

: a small usually shallow box for pills

2

: a small low fortification for machine guns and antitank weapons

3

: a small round hat without a brim