glove box

noun

1

: glove compartment

2

: a sealed protectively lined compartment having holes to which are attached gloves for use in handling especially dangerous materials inside the compartment

Examples of glove box in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This lightweight handheld vacuum has an extendable nozzle for reaching into cup holders, glove boxes, between seats and into your dashboard. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026

But the officer or official must ensure the registration wasn’t paid; a car can’t be towed just because the owner left the tag in the glove box. —Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 15 May 2026

This year's lineup, which will be brought to Moab for the March 28-April 5 event, includes an array of Jeeps, some new and some old, including a pristine 1986 Cherokee XJ with some true history hidden in the glove box. —Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026

There are all kinds of niceties to look forward to, including an expansive glass roof, a drop-down rear window, two glove boxes, spacious heated rear seating, lots of storage in the rear and the frunk, and high ground clearance for off-roading. —New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for glove box

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