: a small box for holding pencils and other small items, such as erasers
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The 14k yellow gold pencil case is set with two old European-cut diamonds and a round cabochon sapphire.—
Anthony Demarco,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2026 Another pocket on the front expands and holds my pencil case and headphones, and the interior of the front flap has a full-length zipper with a large pocket, perfect for my reporting notebook.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Mar. 2026 In any case, transport your tools in this far-more-handsome-than-it-needs-to-be pencil case by Ettinger made from soft Italian calf leather with a large zipped opening.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
8 Sep. 2025 If a child's favorite backpack and pencil case are holding up, there's no reason to replace them.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Aug. 2025 Adding a touch of personality to your handbag, like Fendi’s leather pencil case and notebook set, brings a sense of everyday joy and individuality.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
2 Mar. 2025 Get a pencil case and corral them from dropping to the bottom of your bag and exploding.—
Adrienne So,
WIRED,
13 Feb. 2025 At the bar, Tori, Scheana’s 24-year-old ex-nanny with hair that is one Pegasus away from being a Lisa Frank pencil case, comes up and starts flirting with Tom.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
9 Apr. 2024 For example, the same actuation pattern to wave a pencil case can be used to move a banana.—IEEE Spectrum,
3 Apr. 2020