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Definition of tuckbox

tuckbox

/ˈtʌk.bɒks/
tuck · box
Plural:tuckboxes
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tuckbox Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

British A box used by a student at a boarding school to store personal snacks, sweets, and treats brought from home.

Example

"Before his departure for the autumn term, his parents filled his tuckbox with homemade cakes, biscuits, and chocolates."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Primarily used in the context of traditional British boarding schools to describe a personal box of snacks.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Late 19th to early 20th century British English, combining 'tuck' (school slang for pastries or sweets) and 'box'.

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