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Definition of tuckerbox

tuckerbox

/ˈtʌk.ɚˌbɑːks/
tuck · er · box
Plural:tuckerboxes
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tuckerbox Lexical Profile

tuckerbox Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Australian A box used for storing and carrying food, traditionally used by travelers, drovers, and bush workers in the Australian outback.

Example

"After a long day of driving sheep across the plains, the stockman sat by the fire and opened his tuckerbox."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Highly culturally specific to Australia, commonly recognized from the folklore poem and monument 'Dog on the Tuckerbox'.

• Nearby Words

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tuckbox
tucker
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tuckshop
tucson
tucuma

Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in mid-19th century Australia as a compound of the colloquial term 'tucker' (meaning food or meals) and 'box'.

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