music box

noun

: a container enclosing an apparatus that reproduces music mechanically when activated by a clockwork

Examples of music box in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But the finale sets up a world-changing cliffhanger that circles the plot back to Louis and Armand vying for Lestat’s music box and blood in the premiere. — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Those that don't contain electronics, batteries, or music boxes can usually go in the wash. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 June 2026

The orchestra becomes a chirping color wheel, helped by percussion of all sorts, including seashells, water containers, MIDI keyboard, music boxes and much else. — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026

That is all possible thanks to an intricate music box system at the heart of the JCAM62 caliber. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for music box

• aftershocks
• chatterbox
• chickenpox
• equinox
• firebox
• goldilocks
• hollyhocks
• interlocks
• orthodox
• paradox
• tomahawks
• balks

Kids Definition

music box

noun

: a box containing a mechanical device that uses gears like those of a clock to play a tune