glove box

noun

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: a sealed protectively lined compartment having holes to which are attached gloves for use in handling especially dangerous materials inside the compartment

Examples of glove box in a Sentence

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There’s even a hidden sleeve of real gold Krugerrands in the center console and an authentic signature from Sean Connery on the glove box. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2025 Oak Brook police reported searching the vehicle and finding a loaded, Taurus .40 caliber handgun in the glove box. Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025 Afterwards, all that is needed is to reattach the glove box securely. Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025 The cabin air filter compartment can usually be found behind the glove box or under the dashboard. Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for glove box

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of glove box was in 1946

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“Glove box.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glove%20box. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.

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