Bandbox — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈban(d)-ˌbäks/ band·box

Meaning & Definition of Bandbox

Bandbox (noun)

  1. a usually cylindrical box of cardboard or thin wood for holding light articles of attire
  2. a structure (such as a baseball park) having relatively small interior dimensions

Bandbox (adjective)

  1. exquisitely neat, clean, or ordered as if just taken from a bandbox

Bandbox (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being clean and in good order

    "a small bandbox bed-and-breakfast decorated with taste and charm"

    similar: antiseptic, crisp, groomed, kempt, neat, orderly, picked up, prim, shipshape, smug, snug, tidied, tidy, trig, trim, uncluttered, well-groomed
    related: dapper, natty, saucy, smart, spiffy, spruce, immaculate, spick-and-span, spotless, rakish, sleek, streamlined, taut, organized, straight, systematic
    opposite: disheveled, disordered, disorderly, messy, mussed, mussy, sloven, slovenly, unkempt, untidy
    near: scruffy, seedy, shabby, slipshod, sloppy, dirty, filthy, foul, nasty, sordid, squalid, dowdy, frowsy, rumpled, tousled, tumbled, disorganized, unsystematic

Bandbox (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in hatbox, tinderbox

    similar: hatbox, jewel box, snuffbox, tinderbox, minaudière, caisson, hope chest, canteen, compartment, vault, coffin, coffer, lockbox, safe, safe-deposit box, strongbox, footlocker, sea chest, carton, crate

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bandbox

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bandbox:

antiseptic, crisp, groomed, kempt, neat, orderly, picked up, prim, shipshape, smug, snug, tidied, tidy, trig, trim, uncluttered, well-groomed, hatbox, jewel box, snuffbox, tinderbox, minaudière, caisson, hope chest, canteen, compartment, vault, coffin, coffer, lockbox, safe, safe-deposit box, strongbox, footlocker, sea chest, carton, crate

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Bandbox

Words with the opposite meaning of Bandbox:

disheveled, disordered, disorderly, messy, mussed, mussy, sloven, slovenly, unkempt, untidy

Related Words for Bandbox

dapper, natty, saucy, smart, spiffy, spruce, immaculate, spick-and-span, spotless, rakish, sleek, streamlined, taut, organized, straight, systematic

Near Antonyms of Bandbox

scruffy, seedy, shabby, slipshod, sloppy, dirty, filthy, foul, nasty, sordid, squalid, dowdy, frowsy, rumpled, tousled, tumbled, disorganized, unsystematic

Word Forms of Bandbox

Derived words: bandbox (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Bandbox

First known use: 1631

Frequently Asked Questions about Bandbox

What does "Bandbox" mean?

"Bandbox" means a usually cylindrical box of cardboard or thin wood for holding light articles of attire. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a usually cylindrical box of cardboard or thin wood for holding light articles of attire. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Bandbox"?

Other words for "Bandbox" include antiseptic, crisp, groomed, kempt, neat, orderly, picked up and prim. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bandbox" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bandbox"?

There are 53 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bandbox". Common alternatives include antiseptic, crisp, groomed, kempt, neat, orderly, picked up, prim, shipshape and smug.

What is the opposite of "Bandbox"?

Antonyms of "Bandbox" include disheveled, disordered, disorderly, messy, mussed, mussy, sloven and slovenly. Near antonyms include scruffy, seedy, shabby and slipshod.

How do you use "Bandbox" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bandbox" in a sentence: "a small bandbox bed-and-breakfast decorated with taste and charm".

Is "Bandbox" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bandbox" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Bandbox"?

"Bandbox" is pronounced /ˈban(d)-ˌbäks/ and divided into syllables as band·box.

What is the origin of the word "Bandbox"?

First known use: 1631.