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Definition of hatbox
hatbox
/ˈhætˌbɑːks/
hat · box
Plural:hatboxes
hatbox Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
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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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A compound of 'hat' and 'box', emerging in the 19th century when elaborate or structured hats required specialized, sturdy luggage for protection during travel.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hatbox. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hatbox