pencil case

noun

: a small box for holding pencils and other small items, such as erasers

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The pencil case a kid saw on TikTok last week is suddenly the only pencil case that will do. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026 Let your child pick out their new backpack, pencil case, lunch box, and water bottle, then get crafty and customize them together. — Fiona Tapp, Parents, 1 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for pencil case

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“Pencil case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pencil%20case. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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