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Definition of haybox

haybox

/ˈheɪˌbɑːks/
hay · box
Plural:hayboxes
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haybox Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An insulated container, traditionally packed with hay, used to finish cooking food that has been brought to a boil, conserving fuel by trapping the retained heat.

Example

"During times of fuel rationing, families frequently relied on a haybox to slowly cook stews and soups throughout the day."

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• Rhymes for haybox

• Nearby Words

hawser
hawthorn
hay
haybox
hayloft
hayrattle
haystack

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'hay' and 'box,' originating in the late 19th century. It refers to the traditional practice of tightly packing hay around a cooking pot inside a box to act as thermal insulation.

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