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Definition of listbox

listbox

/ˈlɪst.bɑːks/
list · box
Plural:listboxes
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listbox Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A graphical user interface (GUI) control element that displays a list of items from which a user can select one or more options.

Example

"To select multiple countries from the listbox, hold down the control key while clicking on the desired names."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'list' and 'box,' coined in the late 20th century alongside the development of graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for personal computers.

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