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Definition of cashbox

cashbox

/ˈkæʃˌbɑːks/
cash · box
Plural:cashboxes
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cashbox Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A sturdy, typically metal container used for securely storing, transporting, and organizing money.

Example

"After the charity bake sale concluded, the volunteers carefully counted the bills and coins stored in the cashbox."

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• Nearby Words

case
casemix
cash
cashbox
cashew
casiquiare
caspi whip snake

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'cash' (from Middle French 'caisse', meaning 'money box', ultimately from Latin 'capsa') and 'box' (from Old English 'box', ultimately from Latin 'buxus').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cashbox. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cashbox
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