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Definition of callbox

callbox

/ˈkɔːl.bɑːks/
call · box
Plural:callboxes
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callbox Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A roadside or wall-mounted box containing an emergency telephone or intercom, typically used to summon police, fire, or breakdown assistance.

Example

"After her car broke down on the deserted highway, she walked two miles to reach the nearest emergency callbox."

2

British A small enclosure or kiosk in a public place containing a payphone for general use.

Example

"He ducked out of the pouring rain and into a red callbox to dial his home number."

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• Nearby Words

callable
callaloo
callback
callbox
callee
caller
calliandra

Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in the early 20th century as a compound of 'call' and 'box', directly referencing the physical enclosure housing a public or emergency telephone.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Callbox. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/callbox
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