cashbox
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Definition
Noun: A secure, lockable container specifically designed for holding cash and coins, typically used in a retail or business setting.
Usage
A cashbox is a physical receptacle for storing money. It is often portable, features a lock, and may have internal compartments for organizing coins and bills. Its primary function is to provide a secure, temporary holding place for cash transactions before the money is deposited in a bank.
Examples
- Noun:
- The market vendor kept the day's earnings in a small metal cashbox.
- Please ensure the cashbox is locked and stored in the safe at the end of your shift.
- The charity event had a cashbox for collecting donations at the entrance.
Advanced Usage
- "To balance the cashbox": To count the money in the cashbox and reconcile it with the sales records.
- The manager's first task every morning is to balance the cashbox from the previous day.
Variants and Related Words
- Strongbox (n): A more general term for a sturdy, secure box for storing valuables, which can include documents and jewelry, not just cash.
- Till (n): A drawer or similar compartment in a cash register where money is kept during transactions. A cashbox can serve as a simple, standalone till.
- Money box (n): A less formal term, often for a personal container for saving coins.
Synonyms
- Lockbox
- Coffer
- Money chest
Related Idioms
- "The cashbox is light": An informal expression indicating that there is not much money available or that sales have been poor.
- After a slow week, the cashbox is looking very light.
Noun
- a strongbox for holding cash