matchbox

noun

match·​box ˈmach-ˌbäks How to pronounce matchbox (audio)
: a box for matches

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The matchbox typeface ultimately inspired the publication’s title font. Amy Paige Condon, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026 Many use their house name or logo on little keepsakes like custom matchboxes and those fan-favorite frosted plastic cups as well as welcome elements like the doormat, Tervis tumblers, and linens. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026 Somehow, the phone number in the matchbox has that surprise, that playfulness. Leonor C. Suárez, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2026 This custom matchbox is a thoughtful gift that’s both sentimental and practical. Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for matchbox

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First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of matchbox was in 1853

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“Matchbox.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matchbox. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.

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matchbox

noun
match·​box -ˌbäks How to pronounce matchbox (audio)
: a box for matches
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