toolbox

noun

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

Examples of toolbox in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Keith arrives with a toolbox, the low-bellied grumble of his tow truck belying his gentle smile. Emily Zebel, Longreads, 23 May 2024 Women need every tool in their toolbox to diagnose cancer as early as possible to drive better health outcomes. Clare Dougherty, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for toolbox 

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Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 Jun. 2024.

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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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