matchbox

[US]/'mætʃbɒks/
[UK]/'mætʃ'bɑks/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. small cardboard box for matches
Word Forms

Example Sentences

her new thimble-sized matchbox apartment.

A yellow beam of sunlight, filtering through the muslin curtains, slanted on to the table, where a matchbox, half open, lay beside the inkpot.

He lit a matchbox to start the campfire.

She always carries a matchbox in her purse.

The matchbox was empty, so he couldn't light his cigarette.

He struck a match against the matchbox.

She collected vintage matchboxes as a hobby.

The matchbox design was colorful and eye-catching.

He used the matchbox to prop up a wobbly table leg.

The matchbox was tucked away in a corner of the drawer.

She struck a matchbox to light the candles on the birthday cake.

The matchbox label warned of fire hazards.

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