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Definition of gogglebox

gogglebox

/ˈɡɒɡ.əl.bɒks/
gog · gle · box
Plural:goggleboxes
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• noun

1

British A television set.

Example

"After a long and exhausting shift, she wanted nothing more than to curl up on the sofa in front of the gogglebox."

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• Nearby Words

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goggles
goiania
goji

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century in British English, combining 'goggle' (to stare) and 'box', playfully referring to the way viewers stare intently at a television set.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gogglebox. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gogglebox
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