toolbox

noun

tool·​box ˈtül-ˌbäks How to pronounce toolbox (audio)
: a chest for tools

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Score a three-seat sofa, two chairs, two ottomans, a table that sneakily doubles as storage, and all the hardware to put it together—no toolbox needed. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2025 This evolution provides an extra tool in the toolbox. Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025 Those go a long way in forgiving the multitude of subplots and the toolbox of car cliches. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 18 June 2025 But the toolbox for Democrats is relatively sparse, aside from litigation or legislative protests. New York Times, 24 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for toolbox

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First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of toolbox was in 1832

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“Toolbox.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toolbox. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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toolbox

noun
tool·​box ˈtül-ˌbäks How to pronounce toolbox (audio)
: a chest to store tools in

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