Honesty Box

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈɒnɪsti bɒks/

Definitions of honesty box

noun a container where people can leave money for items they take, relying on the honesty of others to pay for what they've taken

Example Sentences

A1 I put money in the honesty box for the vegetables I picked from the farm.

A2 At the campsite, there was an honesty box where you could pay for firewood.

B1 The honesty box at the entrance of the park is used for donations to maintain the trails.

B2 The honesty box in the office is where employees can anonymously report any wrongdoing.

C1 The honesty box system relies on the integrity of individuals to pay the correct amount.

C2 The success of the honesty box model depends on the trustworthiness of the community members.

Examples of honesty box in a Sentence

formal The honesty box system relies on customers paying the correct amount for the produce they take.

informal Hey, don't forget to leave your payment in the honesty box when you grab some eggs from the farm.

slang I always make sure to drop some cash in the honesty box when I pick up some veggies from the stand.

figurative In a world full of deceit, the honesty box serves as a beacon of trust and integrity.

Grammatical Forms of honesty box

plural

honesty boxes

comparative

more honest than

superlative

most honest

present tense

is honesty box

future tense

will be honesty box

perfect tense

has been honesty box

continuous tense

is being honesty box

singular

honesty box

positive degree

very honest box

infinitive

to use honesty box

gerund

using honesty box

participle

honesty boxing

Origin and Evolution of honesty box

First Known Use: 1800 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'honesty box' originated in rural communities where farmers would leave produce for sale unattended with a box for customers to leave money in based on trust.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'honesty box' has come to be used in a variety of settings beyond just farm produce sales, such as self-service cafes or donation-based services.