matchbox

[ˈmætʃbɒks]

matchbox Definition

a small cardboard or wooden box used for holding matches.

Using matchbox: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "matchbox" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She struck a match on the side of the matchbox.

  • Example

    He always carries a matchbox in his pocket.

  • Example

    The matchbox was empty.

matchbox Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for matchbox

  • match case
  • match safe

Phrases with matchbox

  • out of ideas or options

    Example

    I'm completely out of the matchbox for what to do next.

  • a small toy car that can fit inside a matchbox

    Example

    He collected matchbox cars when he was a child.

  • a very small or cramped living space

    Example

    Their apartment was so small, it felt like a matchbox house.

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Summary: matchbox in Brief

'Matchbox' [ˈmætʃbɒks] is a noun that refers to a small cardboard or wooden box used for holding matches. It is commonly used to strike a match on the side of the box. 'Matchbox' can also be used in phrases like 'out of the matchbox,' meaning out of ideas or options, and 'a matchbox car,' referring to a small toy car that can fit inside a matchbox.