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Definition of toybox

toybox

/ˈtɔɪˌbɑːks/
toy · box

Plural:toyboxes
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toybox Lexical Profile

toybox Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A box, chest, or similar container used for storing children's toys.

Example

"After finishing their game, the children were instructed to gather all the wooden blocks and put them back into the toybox."

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'toy' and 'box', first widely attested in the English language during the 19th century as dedicated nursery furniture and separate playrooms became more common.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Toybox. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/toybox
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