pillbox

noun

Definition of pillboxnext
as in helmet

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Recent Examples of pillbox Queen Elizabeth matched her pillbox hat to her coat, which was accented with a large brooch, while out in London in 1977. — Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026 Use organizer tools, like a pillbox or blister packs, to have all your doses in one place. — Kirstyn Hill, Health, 1 Apr. 2026 Use a pillbox with separate slots for each day and each time of day, and sort medications weekly into those slots. — Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026 Use a porcelain pillbox as a tiny treasure chest so the tooth fairy knows exactly where to look. — Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pillbox
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pillbox
  1. helmet
  2. beret
  3. skullcap
  4. bonnet
  5. turban
  6. hood
  7. hat
  8. baseball cap
Noun
  • Kidd likened resisting regulation of riding in truck beds to defying seat belt and motorcycle helmet laws.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
  • Jarvis even has the essence, his blonde hair lusciously flowing from the back of his helmet after each clutch hit.
    — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of helmet
Noun
  • In London, Cynthia Erivo attended Wimbledon in a navy blue suit and matching beret by Ralph Lauren.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
  • Many French fans sported blue jerseys and commemorative berets featuring the 2026 World Cup trophy.
    — Eva Andersen, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Definition of beret
Noun
  • Another promotional video for Rededicate 250 blends various Christian and American imagery — scenes of a cross laid on an American flag, a robed choir, people raising their hands in worship — along with a brief scene of a man praying while wearing a Jewish skullcap.
    — Peter Smith, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
  • Many Jews are increasingly avoiding visible signs of their identity, such as wearing a Star of David or a kippah, or Jewish skullcap, amid fears of harassment.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 5 May 2026
Definition of skullcap
Noun
  • Consider using a satin or silk bonnet and pillowcase to reduce friction, prevent breakage, and preserve your hairstyle while sleeping.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 24 June 2026
  • Prairie grasses and bonnet strings whip in the wind as the creak of wagon wheels carries across the rippling grassland.
    — Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 22 June 2026
Definition of bonnet
Noun
  • Wigs can feel tight and hot, so Heerdt said a silk scarf or turban can be a stylish replacement.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 July 2026
  • The caskets of his dead family members sat beneath Khamenei's, which had his black turban atop it, identifying him as a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad.
    — NASSER KARIMI, Arkansas Online, 5 July 2026
Definition of turban
Noun
  • Prices will start at 90 euros for a hood and other accessories in the capsule and go up to 450 euros for the charcoal wool coat.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
  • What’s concerning is that, from a team perspective, nothing under the hood suggests the poor results are flukey.
    — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of hood
Noun
  • Photos released by authorities showed a group identified as the attackers, dressed in black clothing and hats and riding on the back of a black pickup truck.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
  • Some families may want to bring additional winter gear from home, like hats, scarves or gloves, to stay extra warm.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Definition of hat
Noun
  • Someone reported that a man with a gun and wearing a baseball cap and face mask had robbed the business, according to the 911 call sheet.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • The video showed Robinson standing in a room at the Washington County Sheriff’s Office wearing a T-shirt and baseball cap.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
Definition of baseball cap

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“Pillbox.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pillbox. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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