collection box

noun

A small, closed box, typically having a slot to accept coins, used to collect funds from passers-by for charity.

“Near-synonyms: poor box, hundi (India)”

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Meanings

nouncollection box (plural collection boxes)

plural collection boxes

  1. A small, closed box, typically having a slot to accept coins, used to collect funds from passers-by for charity.

    Near-synonyms: poor box, hundi (India)

    Synonyms: poor box, hundi

  2. abbreviationellipsisEllipsis of collection mailbox and synonym of mailbox; a designated box for outgoing mail found at post offices and on street corners.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA small, closed box, typically having a slot to accept coins, used to collect funds from passers-by for charity.

Similar
poor boxhundi
Also see
collection mailboxmailboxpoor box
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APA

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MLA

“collection box.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/collection%20box. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “collection box,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/collection%20box.

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