lunch box

noun

: a box in which a lunch can be kept and carried to school, work, etc.

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Recent Examples on the Web In addition to the edible elements, Mendes also adds a yellow rose to the lunch box for a loving final touch. —Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2023

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“Lunch box.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lunch%20box. Accessed 20 Mar. 2023.

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