bandbox

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Noun bandbox has 1 sense

bandbox - a light cylindrical box for holding light articles of attire (especially hats)
--₁ is a kind of box

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bandbox

Noun

1. A small, rigid container used for carrying delicate or valuable items, typically made of cardboard, metal, or plastic.

Example sentence: She carefully placed her expensive jewelry in a bandbox before putting it in her suitcase.

Noun

2. (historical) A cylindrical container with a lid, typically used for storing and transporting women's hats.

Example sentence: The milliner wrapped the new hat in tissue paper and placed it in a bandbox to keep it safe during shipping.

Noun

3. (figurative) A place or situation that is immaculate, well-organized, or perfect in appearance.

Example sentence: The hotel lobby was like a bandbox, with its polished marble floors and pristine furniture.

Verb

1. (transitive) To store or keep something in a bandbox.

Example sentence: She bandboxed her grandmother's vintage lace gloves to preserve them for future generations.