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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
Speaking of which, the watch doubles as a music box and can play the main theme from the movie on demand.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2024
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
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Word History
First Known Use
1827, in the meaning defined above
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“Music box.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/music%20box. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
music box
noun
: a box containing a mechanical device that uses gears like those of a clock to play a tune
More from Merriam-Webster on music box
Nglish: Translation of music box for Spanish Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about music box
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