Definition

A small storage space in a car, usually located in front of the passenger seat, used for keeping items like documents or gloves.

Example

I put the car registration in the glovebox for safekeeping.

Conversation

Hey, do you know where the glovebox is in my car?

Yeah, it's on the passenger side, right next to the seat.

I need to check it for the car registration.

Good idea! Sometimes I forget what's in my glovebox.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Glovebox → It is formed from "glove" (from Old English *glof*, meaning a covering for the hand) and "box" (from Old English *box*, meaning a container). A glovebox is a container for gloves, typically found in vehicles for storing items.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'covering for the hand' ('glove') stored in a 'container' ('box') — that's what a glovebox is.

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