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Definition of farebox

farebox

/ˈfɛrˌbɑːks/
fare · box
Plural:fareboxes
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farebox Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American A secure receptacle or electronic machine located near the driver on a bus, streetcar, or other public transit vehicle into which passengers deposit their payment, such as coins, bills, tokens, or tickets.

Example

"As the passengers boarded the bus during morning rush hour, they quickly dropped their exact change into the farebox."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century in North America from the combination of 'fare' and 'box', referring to the secure mechanical receptacles introduced on streetcars and buses to collect passenger payments.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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