: a chest for tools

Examples of toolbox in a Sentence

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His body was then dragged from the carport to an outdoor storage area near the garage, where it was covered with a curtain and weighed down with a full-size pickup truck toolbox, per the outlet. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2026 Well Organized The Solix S2000 breaks away from the oversized toolbox aesthetic that dominates the portable power station market. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 Think of neck massagers as one tool in a broader approach to how to relieve neck pain, not the entire toolbox. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026 Folding the two sections keeps it compact enough for a pocket or toolbox while still offering enough length for most quick measurements when unfolded. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for toolbox

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of toolbox was in 1832

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“Toolbox.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toolbox. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

Kids Definition

: a chest to store tools in
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