toolbox

noun

tool·​box ˈtül-ˌbäks How to pronounce toolbox (audio)
: a chest for tools

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Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

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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 13 Jul. 2025.

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toolbox

noun
tool·​box ˈtül-ˌbäks How to pronounce toolbox (audio)
: a chest to store tools in

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