music box

noun

: a container enclosing an apparatus that reproduces music mechanically when activated by a clockwork

Examples of music box in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And for some of the most gorgeous and unique gifts around, visit the Creations Studio, which offers elegant ornaments, Christmassy trains, and antique-style music boxes. Amy Louise Bailey, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2023 This Bluetooth music box, one of our favorite portable speakers, Small enough to fit in most people’s hands, is shockingly loud for its size and price. Nick Guy, wsj.com, 1 Nov. 2023 Mike recommends the new reissue of the Buddha Machine music box from FM3. WIRED, 9 Nov. 2023 Brilliant Corners woke me up and prodded me as a teenager to think outside of the music box. Liza Lentini, SPIN, 13 Oct. 2023 When a key is turned and the doll’s hands are positioned correctly, the music box plays a tune. Deborah Treisman, The New Yorker, 24 July 2023 The widow introduces the girl to a strange doll that has a music box in the shape of a piano locked in its chest. Deborah Treisman, The New Yorker, 24 July 2023 Nissan’s board fires Ghosn following the arrest. 2019: Ghosn flees house arrest in Tokyo, reportedly hiding inside a large music box to be transported to a private plane. Julia Malleck, Quartz, 20 June 2023 For Sebastian's first birthday, Cooper shared a video on Instagram of Sebastian playing with a music box that used to belong to his deceased mother. Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 8 May 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of music box was in 1827

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“Music box.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/music%20box. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

music box

noun
: a box containing a mechanical device that uses gears like those of a clock to play a tune

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