matchbox
nounUK /ˈmætʃ.bɒks/
US /ˈmætʃ.bɑːks/
A matchbox is a small box that holds matches.
She kept the candles and a matchbox in the kitchen drawer.
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2. A small rectangular cardboard box with a striking surface, often given as a souvenir or advertisement.
He collected vintage matchboxes from hotels around the world.
3. A tiny, cramped space or room.
My first apartment was a matchbox with a single window.
4. A model or toy box shaped like a matchbox, used in crafts and miniature scenes.
The children built a matchbox car out of cardboard and bottle caps.