coin box

noun

Meaning

A container for collecting coins, often used in vending machines, payphones, or for charitable donations.

Examples

The parking meter has a slot for the coin box.
He emptied the coin box from the washing machine.

Synonyms: cash box, money box, collection box, piggy bank

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coin box

noun

Pronunciation: ˈkɔɪn ˌbɑks

Definition

A container for collecting coins, often used in vending machines, payphones, or for charitable donations.

Examples

The parking meter has a slot for the coin box.
He emptied the coin box from the washing machine.

How to Use coin box

coin box (collocation): A box specifically designed to hold coins. — "The payphone had a secure coin box."

Synonyms of coin box

Words with a similar meaning to coin box:

cash box
money box
collection box
piggy bank

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