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Definition of cashbox

cashbox

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

cashbox Game Scores & Validity

• 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."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

cashable
cashback
cashbook
cashbox
cashcard
cashew
cashflow

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 Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cashbox
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