Definition

A small container used to hold pills or a low structure for military defense, often housing a machine gun.

Example

She always carries a pillbox in her bag to keep her medication organized.

Conversation

Have you seen my pillbox? I can't find it anywhere.

I think I saw it on the kitchen counter earlier.

Oh, I must have left it there after taking my vitamins.

Yeah, it's easy to forget where we put those things.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pillbox → The word is formed from "pill" (from Latin *pila*, meaning a small ball or a round mass) and "box" (from Old English *box*, meaning a container). A pillbox is a container specifically designed to hold pills, which are often small and round like balls.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'small ball' ('pill') being kept in a 'container' ('box') — that’s what a pillbox is for.

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