toolbox

noun

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

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The Naperville Fire Department has added a new emergency medical device to its toolbox — one used to treat injuries and save lives in military settings. Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026 Green has shown off a dual-threat toolbox at Boise State and Arkansas, with 2,400 career rushing yards over four seasons. Joseph Person, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026 Maye’s running ability, a special part of his toolbox, allows McDaniels to sometimes add a sixth O-lineman to help rookie LT Will Campbell. Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026 Criminal investigator Matthew Pergar said the toolbox on the back of Stanko's white pick-up was tested for blood. Erika Stanish, CBS News, 6 Feb. 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 23 Feb. 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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