pencil box

Thân thiện

A student opens her pencil box on the classroom desk.

Definition

Noun: A small, portable container specifically designed for holding and organizing pencils, pens, and other small writing or drawing implements. It is typically rectangular and may have a hinged lid or a sliding cover.

Usage

A "pencil box" is used to store, protect, and transport writing instruments, keeping them organized and preventing them from being lost or damaged. It is commonly used by students and artists.

Examples

• Noun:
  • She opened her pencil box to find a red pen for correcting the essay.
  • The new pencil box had separate compartments for pens, pencils, and erasers.
  • He forgot his pencil box at home and had to borrow a pencil for the test.

Advanced Usage

• "to be as neat as a pencil box": An informal expression describing something that is extremely tidy and well-organized.
  • Her desk is always as neat as a pencil box.

Variants and Related Words

• Pencil case (n): A synonym for "pencil box," though it can also refer to a soft, pouch-like container.
• Writing case (n): A more formal term that may imply a larger or more elaborate container for writing tools.

Synonyms

• Writing kit: A set of writing instruments and their container.
• Pen box: A container specifically for pens, though often used interchangeably with "pencil box."

Related Phrases

• To pack one's pencil box: To prepare one's writing instruments, often implying preparation for school or work.
  • Before the first day of school, the children excitedly packed their pencil boxes.

Related Idioms

• Everything in its pencil box: A variation of "everything in its place," emphasizing meticulous organization.
  • A good librarian keeps everything in its pencil box.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a box for holding pencils

Từ đồng nghĩa

• pencil case