Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

spring-box

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.67 in modern English

Syllables: spring-box
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A box or barrel in which a spring is coiled.

noun

The frame of a sofa, etc., in which the springs are set.

noun

Alternative spelling of spring box (“box set in running water to keep food cool”).

Etymology

From spring + box.

Inflected Forms

spring-boxes (plural)

Questions

What does spring-box mean?: A box or barrel in which a spring is coiled.
Where does spring-box come from?: From spring + box.

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