English Explanatory Dictionary

pillbox

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A small box in which pills are kept.
  2. A flat, concrete gun emplacement.
  3. A doctor's carriage.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɪl bɒks/ /ˈpɪl bɑːks/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Neøn-pillbox.wav

Word forms

pillbox pillboxes pill-box

Etymology

From pill + box.

Derived words

pillbox antenna pillbox hat
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