glove box
noun
2
: a sealed protectively lined compartment having holes to which are attached gloves for use in handling especially dangerous materials inside the compartment
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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.
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New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026
There’s also not just one, but two, glove boxes after R1 owners complained their larger truck and SUVs had none.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
Stick it in the glove box for short car trips.
—Vicki Glembocki, Parents, 1 Mar. 2026
The fragrance bottle is located in the glove box and connects to the vehicle, which allows the scent to flow through the interior.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
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New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026
There’s also not just one, but two, glove boxes after R1 owners complained their larger truck and SUVs had none.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
Stick it in the glove box for short car trips.
—Vicki Glembocki, Parents, 1 Mar. 2026
The fragrance bottle is located in the glove box and connects to the vehicle, which allows the scent to flow through the interior.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for glove box
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“Glove box.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glove%20box. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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