English Explanatory Dictionary

matchbox

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A small box, usually a small cardboard box, in which matches are kept.
noun
  1. Any small, die-cast toy car, usually a collectible.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

matchbox matchboxes

Etymology

From match + box.

Related words

matchhead matchstick

Derived words

matchbox bean matchbox house matchbox label matchbox sign matchbox skirt
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