toolbox

noun

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

Examples of toolbox in a Sentence

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Dipping into the running section of his toolbox in a match that would have been easy to coast through showed what Rice is about. Art De Roché, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025 Instead of sleeping, Joe revisits the files for George’s disappearance, making a new connection between the toolbox Shorty was looking for and George’s mom’s residence in Reno, Nevada. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025 Mini metal toolbox: on sale for $29.74 Original price: $49.99 The WORKPRO Mini Metal Tool Box is portable, lightweight, and compact. Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2025 Filing for arbitration, however, remains an option in Geekie’s toolbox because of his limited history as a goal scorer. Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025 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 1 May. 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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