pencil case

noun

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Also available with the dedication to a goddaughter, the card can be kept in their backpack, pencil case or just in their room to remind them not only to trust in God, but also you. Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 22 Feb. 2023

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“Pencil case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pencil%20case. Accessed 27 Mar. 2023.

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