sweatbox

[swet-boks]

sweatbox Definition

  • 1a small, uncomfortably hot or stuffy room or compartment
  • 2a place or situation characterized by extreme heat and discomfort

Using sweatbox: Examples

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

  • Example

    The prisoners were kept in a sweatbox for hours.

  • Example

    The backstage dressing room was a sweatbox.

  • Example

    The crowded subway car felt like a sweatbox.

sweatbox Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sweatbox

Phrases with sweatbox

  • to subject someone to an uncomfortable or oppressive situation

    Example

    The coach put the team in the sweatbox after their poor performance.

  • to endure a difficult or uncomfortable situation until it is over

    Example

    We just have to sweat it out until the air conditioning is fixed.

  • sweat bullets

    to be extremely nervous or anxious

    Example

    I was sweating bullets during the job interview.

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Summary: sweatbox in Brief

A 'sweatbox' [swet-boks] is a small, hot, and stuffy room or compartment that can be uncomfortable and oppressive. It can also refer to any place or situation characterized by extreme heat and discomfort. Examples include a prisoner's cell, a backstage dressing room, or a crowded subway car. Phrases like 'put someone in the sweatbox,' 'sweat it out,' and 'sweat bullets' are commonly used to describe enduring difficult or uncomfortable situations.