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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

bandbox

/bændbɒks/ noun · British & US
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What does bandbox mean?

noun

A box or container for holding and storing musical instruments, especially a wooden box used in the 18th and 19th centuries. A bandbox is also a term used to describe a woman's hat box.

Example

"The antique shop had an old bandbox on display, filled with vintage instruments."

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