Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

strongbox

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.80 in modern English

Syllables
strong-box
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A sturdy box with a lock, for storing valuables.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From strong + box. Compare French coffre-fort.

Inflected Forms

strongboxes (plural)

Phrases

poor box

Frequently Paired Words

locker poor box poorbox

Synonyms

lockbox safe safebox safe-deposit box safe deposit box safety-deposit box deedbox

Questions

What does strongbox mean?
A sturdy box with a lock, for storing valuables.
Where does strongbox come from?
From strong + box. Compare French coffre-fort.

How to pronounce strongbox

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