Meaning of the word shoebox in English

What does shoebox mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

shoebox

US /ˈʃuː.bɑːks/
UK /ˈʃuː.bɒks/

Noun

1.

a box for holding a pair of shoes

Example:
I keep old letters and photos in a shoebox under my bed.
He found his lost watch at the bottom of a dusty old shoebox.
2.

a small, cramped, or unappealing space, often used to describe a small apartment or room

Example:
Their first apartment was a tiny shoebox in the city center.
I can't believe they call this a luxury suite; it's barely bigger than a shoebox!