glove box

noun

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: 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

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Under them is additional storage and USB-C ports, which is really fortunate because the C-HR, like the whole bZ family, lacks a glove box. Adam Ismail, The Drive, 18 Feb. 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 The whole system is compact enough to fit in your glove box, but powerful enough for any daily commuter or truck driver. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025 Long guns typically used in hunting and sport shooting activities do not fit into the GLC's glove box. Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for glove box

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of glove box was in 1946

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“Glove box.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glove%20box. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.

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