Coin Box

Pronunciation: /kɔɪn bɑks/

Definitions of coin box

noun a small box or receptacle for holding coins

Example Sentences

A1 I put my spare change in the coin box.

A2 The coin box at the arcade was full of quarters.

B1 I need to find a coin box to store all my loose coins.

B2 The antique coin box was worth a lot of money to collectors.

C1 The hotel lobby had a secure coin box for guests to use.

C2 The intricate design of the coin box made it a valuable art piece.

Examples of coin box in a Sentence

formal The coin box at the parking lot is almost full and needs to be emptied.

informal Hey, can you help me find the coin box? I need change for the vending machine.

slang I heard there's a coin box at the arcade where you can score some free tokens.

figurative Her mind was like a coin box, full of different thoughts and ideas waiting to be explored.

Grammatical Forms of coin box

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

Origin and Evolution of coin box

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'coin box' originated from the combination of the words 'coin' and 'box', referring to a receptacle or container for holding coins.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'coin box' has been used to describe various types of containers or receptacles specifically designed for holding and storing coins, ranging from simple boxes to more complex mechanisms such as piggy banks or vending machines.