Cashbox Meaning in English

word

US

ˈkæʃˌbɑks

KASH-bahks

UK

kˈæʃbɒks

KASH-boks

Definition

A cashbox is a small box, usually with a lock, used to keep money, especially coins and cash, safe.

Usage & Nuances

"Cashbox" is a physical item, typically small and portable, found at retail stores, events, or with street vendors. It's less common with digital payments. Do not confuse with "cash register" (usually a bigger machine). Often used in 'open the cashbox', 'lock the cashbox'.

• Spanish: caja de dinero - caja registradora (arcaica)
• Portuguese (BR): caixa de dinheiro - caixa registradora (arcaico)
• Portuguese (PT): caixa de dinheiro - caixa registadora (arcaico)
• Chinese (Simplified): 现金箱 - 钱箱
• Chinese (Traditional): 現金箱 - 錢箱
• Hindi: नकद डिब्बा - कैशबॉक्स
• Arabic: صندوق النقود
• Bengali: টাকা রাখার বাক্স - ক্যাশবক্স
• Russian: касса - денежный ящик
• Japanese: 現金箱
• Vietnamese: hộp đựng tiền
• Korean: 현금 상자
• Turkish: kasa kutusu
• Urdu: رقم کی پیٹی - نقدی باکس
• Indonesian: kotak uang

Example Sentences

The shopkeeper kept her money in a cashbox.

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Please lock the cashbox before you leave.

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He took coins from the cashbox to give change.

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After the event, we counted the money in the cashbox together.

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Oops, I left the cashbox open on the table!

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At garage sales, it's common to use a cashbox for all the small bills and coins.

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