Breadbox

//ˈbɹɛd.bɒks// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    a container for storing bread or other baked goods to keep them fresh
  2. 2
    a container used to keep bread or cake in wordnet

Synonyms

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bread binbread binbread-bin

Example

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"Besides providing the patient with a relatively stress-free experience, the optical unit, which is no bigger than a breadbox, can also provide high-resolution images of blood flowing through our veins without the need for the harsh and short-lasting fluorescent dyes that are used in some test procedures."

Etymology

From bread + box.

Related phrases

baked goods

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