pillbox
noun
pill·box
ˈpil-ˌbäks 
1
: a box for pills
especially
: a shallow round box of pasteboard
2
: a small low concrete emplacement for machine guns and antitank weapons
3
: a small round hat without a brim
specifically
: a woman's shallow hat with a flat crown and straight sides
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There were white fur stoles and chubbies, a black-and-white topper with a bow, and a matching animal print coat, skirt and pillbox hat.
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
One standout look paired them with a crisp white blazer, black heels, a designer bag, and a chic pillbox hat for an elegant, luxe vibe that proves capris can be anything but basic.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
Use a porcelain pillbox as a tiny treasure chest so the tooth fairy knows exactly where to look.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
Fashion elite rushed around the city in street style that incorporated fur in the form of jackets, coats and scarves, bows both big and small, infusions of polka dots and stripes, and enough pillbox hats to make Jackie O. proud (many of which were made by New York milliner Gigi Burris).
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
One standout look paired them with a crisp white blazer, black heels, a designer bag, and a chic pillbox hat for an elegant, luxe vibe that proves capris can be anything but basic.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
Use a porcelain pillbox as a tiny treasure chest so the tooth fairy knows exactly where to look.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
Fashion elite rushed around the city in street style that incorporated fur in the form of jackets, coats and scarves, bows both big and small, infusions of polka dots and stripes, and enough pillbox hats to make Jackie O. proud (many of which were made by New York milliner Gigi Burris).
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Pillbox.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pillbox. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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pillbox
noun
pill·box
ˈpil-ˌbäks
1
: a small usually shallow box for pills
2
: a small low fortification for machine guns and antitank weapons
3
: a small round hat without a brim
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