Matchbox Meaning in English
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Definition
A small box used for holding matches, which are small sticks that produce a flame when struck.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to the small cardboard or wooden container itself, not the matches. Used in both literal and occasionally figurative contexts (e.g., 'matchbox car' means a small toy car). Standard, neutral register.
Spanish: caja de cerillas - caja de fósforosPortuguese (BR): caixa de fósforosPortuguese (PT): caixa de fósforosChinese (Simplified): 火柴盒Chinese (Traditional): 火柴盒Hindi: माचिस की डिब्बीArabic: علبة كبريتBengali: ম্যাচবক্স - দেশলাই বাক্সRussian: спичечный коробокJapanese: マッチ箱Vietnamese: hộp diêmKorean: 성냥갑Turkish: kibrit kutusuUrdu: ماچ باکس - دیا سلائی کا ڈبہIndonesian: kotak korek api
Example Sentences
That tiny house looks like a matchbox from here.
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He took a matchbox from his pocket.
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The matchbox is empty now.
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Can you pass me the matchbox?
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My grandfather used to collect matchboxes from different countries.
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Don’t leave the matchbox near kids—they might get hurt.
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