BANDBOX Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

bandbox 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of bandbox

as in tidy

being clean and in good order a small bandbox bed-and-breakfast decorated with taste and charm

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

bandbox

2 of 2

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of bandbox

Noun

The Havocs are closer to a full 50 percent in a bandbox with a lower ceiling that contains, even amplifies, noise. — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Dec. 2023 When the group had a night off in Boston a few years ago, Josh Kantor, the organist at Fenway, who has toured with the band, took them behind the scenes of the Red Sox’ ancient bandbox. — Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2023 The little bandbox of a stadium was teeming with fans screaming their lungs out for him. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2023 The combination of lights and music over at the lyric little bandbox of a ballpark gives the 111-year-old joint the feel of a Vegas casino when someone’s rung up a slot machine for a cool million. — Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Apr. 2023 See All Example Sentences for bandbox

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bandbox

Adjective

Subtraction Is Energy Strategy, Not Minimalism Subtraction gets mistaken for minimalism — fewer apps, fewer meetings, a tidier desk.

— Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
On screen, Secret Wars is a tidy way to justify a new cast and a rebooted storyline.

— Eliana Dockterman, Time, 31 July 2026

Definition of tidy

Noun

Each of the 21 rooms is unique, layering ranch keepsakes (vintage branding irons and Stetson hatboxes) with contemporary touches like a striking tumbleweed chandelier.

— Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
The flowers in question come in two sizes and arrive inside a golden hatbox that’s bound to elevate the looks of any room it’s placed in.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026

Definition of hatbox

Adjective

The trim, tidy house appears to harmonize with the scale of other homes in the neighborhood, but actually extends far back into its lot, providing southern exposure to every interior space.

— Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Having a trim lawn can add curb appeal to your home and create the perfect space for outdoor games during the summer months.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 24 July 2026

Definition of trim

Noun

There are Lalique knife rests and Fabergé snuffboxes, sure, but so many offerings in the realm of tiny home goods generally fail to inspire.

— Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 23 May 2026
The four species intended to benefit are rayed bean (Villosa fabalis), sheepnose (Plethobasus cyphyus), snuffbox (Epioblasma triquetra), and spectaclecase (Cumberlandia monodonta).

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026

Definition of snuffbox

Adjective

Set the scene Hellerup is an affluent seaside suburb, a 10-minute cab ride or 30-minute train ride away from the city center, filled with posh homes with neat gardens.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Progressive leaders know that the technology will continue to improve at doing the structured, repeatable work that fits into neat datasets.

— Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of neat

Noun

Every surface is elaborate, from the decorative brass door handles to the intricate ceiling moldings that frame each room like a jewel box.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Arabella’s Cocktail Salon, an intimate 25-seat bar on the hotel’s first floor, is a jewel box, a mish-mash of styles and references that somehow feel part of a whole.

— Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 26 July 2026

Definition of jewel box

Noun

For Columbia-class submarines, the central section also contains the missile compartment for Trident II D5 nuclear ballistic missiles.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026
Bowls come bento-style, with little compartments for carbs, meat and vegetables.

— Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 30 July 2026

Definition of compartment

Browse Nearby Words

B and B

bandbox

bandboxes

See all Nearby Words

Podcast

Cite this Entry

Style

“Bandbox.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandbox. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of bandbox

adjective

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Podcast

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

pedagogical

Popular in Grammar & Usage

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Aug. 7

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

Games & Quizzes