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Definition of coalbox

coalbox

/ˈkoʊlˌbɑːks/
coal · box
Plural:coalboxes
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coalbox Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A strong container or receptacle designed for storing a domestic supply of coal near a fireplace or stove.

Example

"She used a brass shovel to transfer fuel from the heavy wooden coalbox to the roaring fire."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

A compound formed from the English words 'coal' and 'box', arising during the era when domestic heating and cooking relied heavily on storing raw fuel indoors near the hearth.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Coalbox. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/coalbox
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