Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

collection box

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.70 in modern English

Syllables
col-lec-tion box
IPA
26
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A small, closed box, typically having a slot to accept coins, used to collect funds from passers-by for charity.

noun

Ellipsis of collection mailbox and synonym of mailbox; a designated box for outgoing mail found at post offices and on street corners.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

collection boxes (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

collection plate strongbox lockbox

Synonyms

poor box hundi

Questions

What does collection box mean?
A small, closed box, typically having a slot to accept coins, used to collect funds from passers-by for charity.

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