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hatbox

noun

Definition of hatbox

as in bandbox

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Recent Examples of hatbox Some of her floral arrangements include an assortment of hatbox roses, window bouquets and an ivory bouquet filled with cream-and-white colored flowers. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026 Each of the 21 rooms is unique, layering ranch keepsakes (vintage branding irons and Stetson hatboxes) with contemporary touches like a striking tumbleweed chandelier. — Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 19 June 2026 The flowers in question come in two sizes and arrive inside a golden hatbox that’s bound to elevate the looks of any room it’s placed in. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026 Cords dangle uncovered from teensy lamps, pens live in a vintage-looking tomato can, and there’s a random magic 8 ball next to the huge hatbox for the huge hat. — Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 12 June 2025 The ghost was intended to be an opening day character whose head disappeared before guests’ eyes then reappeared in a hatbox in his hand. — Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 28 July 2023 Stephen and Elizabeth burst in carrying a hatbox with the trilby in it. — Tyler Coates, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2023

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Noun

But the lyric little bandbox had never hosted bare knuckle fighting.

— Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
As for the transplanted Tucker, playing home games at Wrigley Field, a notorious bandbox, should help raise his value.

— Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024

Definition of bandbox

Noun

There are Lalique knife rests and Fabergé snuffboxes, sure, but so many offerings in the realm of tiny home goods generally fail to inspire.

— Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 23 May 2026
The four species intended to benefit are rayed bean (Villosa fabalis), sheepnose (Plethobasus cyphyus), snuffbox (Epioblasma triquetra), and spectaclecase (Cumberlandia monodonta).

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026

Definition of snuffbox

Noun

Le Bistrot de Jan is a lovely jewel box just off the lobby, with glittering chandeliers and walls and furniture in deep sapphire and ruby tones.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026
Carmel has become a jewel box of a town, with a main street, Ocean Avenue, that runs right down to the beach and sea.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of jewel box

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Essentially, both cremation and coffin-burial practices are pretty bad for the environment.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
Chicago extinguished New England's last-minute comeback bid courtesy of exceptional clock management by coach Johnson and a nail-in-the-coffin, career-best 58-yard field goal from Cairo Santos.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of coffin

Noun

Kaylia Nemour of Algeria recovered from a misstep on vault in the all-around finals on Friday that cost her a medal to easily defend her gold on uneven bars.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Thankfully, Brian and Murtagh find their way to the vault just as the water is reaching the top and, using all of their strength, pry the lid open.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of vault

Noun

Once the flyover ends, the caisson will carry Graham’s remains to First Baptist Church of Columbia, where the funeral will be held.

— Chantelle Lee, Time, 22 July 2026
In 2024, Bally’s had to relocate the 34-story hotel tower, which was moved to the south end of the casino after it was determined that driving caissons into the ground might damage municipal water management infrastructure pipes along the river.

— Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026

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