Lunchbox

Quick meaning: Lunchbox is a noun meaning A container for transporting meals, especially lunch.

Meaning

A container for transporting meals, especially lunch.

More Meanings

1. (especially Asia) A lunch packaged in a disposable box to be taken away to eat.
2. (computing, slang) A luggable; an early laptop computer, usually a unit with a handle and a fold-out keyboard.
3. A cocktail made with beer, orange juice, and almond liqueur.
4. (slang, UK) The penis when enclosed in clothing.
5. (slang) A simple portable transmitter sometimes used in phreaking.
6. (slang, idiomatic) A person seen as weak and disposable who could easily be sacrificed without much guilt or afterthought.

Example Sentences

Jack was carrying his lunchbox with him.

The performance difference between desktops and lunchboxes was practically nil.

You'll find a mix among clamshell laptops for strong laps, lunchboxes, and sewing-machine configurations; the latter two designs typically have detachable keyboards.

“If someone assaulted you, if someone offended you, would you keep a memento of their assault? Would you stick it on your daily lunchbox and carry it with you day in and day out?” she asked.

Word Forms

• lunchboxes
• lunch box
• lunch-box

Synonyms for lunchbox

Depending on context, synonyms include basket, packet, package.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include cafeteria, canteen, lunchroom, lunch, luncheon, cantina.

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