: a chest for tools

Examples of toolbox in a Sentence

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Think of neck massagers as one tool in a broader approach to how to relieve neck pain, not the entire toolbox. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026 Folding the two sections keeps it compact enough for a pocket or toolbox while still offering enough length for most quick measurements when unfolded. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026 And disrupting signals isn’t the only aggressive act in the RPO toolbox. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2026 The property owner told deputies someone entered a shop and stole six chainsaws, three weed eaters, three water pumps, a pressure washer and a Craftsman toolbox. — Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for toolbox

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of toolbox was in 1832

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“Toolbox.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toolbox. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

Kids Definition

: a chest to store tools in
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