toolbox

noun

tool·​box ˈtül-ˌbäks How to pronounce toolbox (audio)
: a chest for tools

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Masks and vaccines — the most effective preventive tools in our toolbox — saved countless lives while serving as cultural lighting rods. Christian Ramers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025 Tariffs are one of the tools in the toolbox for supporting domestic industries and protecting national interest. Steve Banker, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025 The toolbox includes a host of methods, ranging from the ability to change a single genetic letter to replacing a fairly lengthy string of DNA. Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 4 Mar. 2025 The bomb exploded when the wife opened the toolbox, severing her finger and causing other injuries, officials said. Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for toolbox

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of toolbox was in 1832

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“Toolbox.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toolbox. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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toolbox

noun
tool·​box ˈtül-ˌbäks How to pronounce toolbox (audio)
: a chest to store tools in

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