Cash Box

Pronunciation: /kæʃ bɑks/

Definitions of cash box

noun a secure container used for storing cash or other valuables

Example Sentences

A1 The cash box is where we keep all the money.

A2 She opened the cash box to deposit the earnings from the bake sale.

B1 The cashier counted the money in the cash box at the end of the day.

B2 The store manager locked the cash box securely to prevent theft.

C1 The cash box was equipped with a digital lock for added security measures.

C2 The treasurer of the organization was responsible for managing the cash box and financial transactions.

Examples of cash box in a Sentence

formal The cashier securely locked the cash box after closing hours.

informal Hey, can you grab the cash box from under the counter?

slang I heard someone tried to swipe the cash box last night.

figurative Her mind is like a locked cash box, no one can access her thoughts easily.

Grammatical Forms of cash box

• plural: cash boxes
• comparative: more cash box
• superlative: most cash box
• present tense: cash box
• future tense: will cash box
• perfect tense: have cash boxed
• continuous tense: is cash boxing
• singular: cash box
• positive degree: cash box
• infinitive: to cash box
• gerund: cash boxing
• participle: cash boxed

Origin and Evolution of cash box

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'cash box' originated from the combination of the words 'cash' and 'box', referring to a container used for storing money securely.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a physical box for storing cash, the term 'cash box' has evolved to also refer to a secure container for money in businesses or events, as well as a metaphorical reference to financial resources or reserves.