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:
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I keep old letters and photos in a shoebox under my bed.
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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:
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Their first apartment was a tiny shoebox in the city center.
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I can't believe they call this a luxury suite; it's barely bigger than a shoebox!