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Definition of hatbox

hatbox

/ˈhætˌbɑːks/
hat · box
Plural:hatboxes
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hatbox Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A storage container or piece of luggage, typically cylindrical or oval, designed specifically to hold, protect, and transport hats.

Example

"She carefully placed her wide-brimmed sunhat into the vintage leather hatbox before boarding the train."

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• Nearby Words

hat
hatable
hatband
hatbox
hatch
hatchable
hatchback

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'hat' and 'box', emerging in the 19th century when elaborate or structured hats required specialized, sturdy luggage for protection during travel.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hatbox. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hatbox
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