snuffbox

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Noun snuffbox has 1 sense

snuffbox - a small ornamental box for carrying snuff in your pocket
--₁ is a kind of box

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Snuffbox

A snuffbox is a small portable box used for carrying and storing snuff, a powdered form of tobacco, typically taken by inhaling it through the nose. It was popular during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Noun

1. A small container, often made of metal or wood, used for storing snuff.

Example sentence: He reached into his pocket and pulled out a beautifully engraved silver snuffbox.

2. A decorative box used for keeping personal items or trinkets.

Example sentence: She placed her cherished jewelry in the antique snuffbox her grandmother had given her.