toolbox

noun

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

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Place a stick or two of chalk in a drawer or toolbox to maximize its effectiveness and keep your items free from rust damage. Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 5 July 2026 But living high and training high is now just one option in a larger toolbox. Alan McCall, New York Times, 1 July 2026 Opt for flexible sewing tape, not the more rigid measuring tape kept in your toolbox. Cody Godwin, USA Today, 25 June 2026 In other words, being in the tax takes away a lot of tools in Perry’s toolbox. Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for toolbox

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 7 Jul. 2026.

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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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