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

1. a strongbox for holding cash