Definition

A rectangular box, often made of cardboard, used to store or transport a pair of shoes.

Example

I put my old sneakers back in the shoebox to keep them safe.

Conversation

I just found an old shoebox in my closet.

Really? What was inside it?

It had some old photos and letters from school.

That's so cool! It's like a little time capsule.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Shoebox → The word is formed from "shoe" (from Old English *sceo*, meaning a covering for the foot) and "box" (from Old English *box*, meaning a container). A shoebox is a container specifically designed to hold shoes.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'shoe' as a covering for your foot and a 'box' as a container — together, they create a shoebox, which is a container for shoes.

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