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Definition of lockbox

lockbox

/ˈlɑːk.bɑːks/
lock · box

Plural:lockboxes
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lockbox Lexical Profile

lockbox Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A small, sturdy, lockable container used for securing valuables, cash, keys, or important documents.

Example

"The landlord left the spare house key inside a combination lockbox attached to the front porch railing."


2

North American A banking service in which a financial institution receives and processes a company's customer payments directly through a dedicated post office box to expedite collection.

Example

"Setting up a commercial lockbox allowed the utility provider to process thousands of monthly check payments much faster."

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