Cashbox

/ˈkæʃˌbɑːks/ noun

Definition

A small box or container, often secured, used to store cash, coins, or other valuables.

Etymology

Compound of 'cash' and 'box,' straightforward English formation used since at least the 19th century for secure money storage.

Kelly Says

Every small business from street vendors to corner stores uses a 'cashbox'—they're so universal that we barely notice them, but they're the direct descendants of medieval strongboxes and the first step toward modern safes.

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