Pillbox: meaning, definitions and examples

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pillbox

[ ˈpɪlˌbɒks ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

container for storing medication

A pillbox is a small container used for storing medication, typically with separate compartments for different days of the week. It is a convenient way to organize and keep track of daily doses of pills.

Synonyms

medication organizer, pill organizer.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
pillbox	Also refers to a small, usually metal or plastic, container specifically for carrying a small supply of pills for convenience. This term can overlap with the first definition of a pillbox. He carried his daily vitamins in a small pillbox he kept in his bag
medication organizer	A device or container designed to organize pills by day and time, often used by people who take multiple medications and need help keeping track of them. Due to his complex medication schedule, he started using a medication organizer to ensure he never missed a dose
pill organizer	Similar to a medication organizer, but often used more casually, typically referring to simpler designs that are less complex. The pill organizer was divided into compartments for each day of the week

Word

Description / Examples

pillbox

Also refers to a small, usually metal or plastic, container specifically for carrying a small supply of pills for convenience. This term can overlap with the first definition of a pillbox.

He carried his daily vitamins in a small pillbox he kept in his bag

medication organizer

A device or container designed to organize pills by day and time, often used by people who take multiple medications and need help keeping track of them.

Due to his complex medication schedule, he started using a medication organizer to ensure he never missed a dose

pill organizer

Similar to a medication organizer, but often used more casually, typically referring to simpler designs that are less complex.

The pill organizer was divided into compartments for each day of the week

Examples of usage

I always keep my vitamins in a pillbox on the kitchen counter.
She carries a pillbox in her purse to ensure she doesn't miss taking her medication.

Translations

Translations of the word "pillbox" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caixa de comprimidos

🇮🇳 गोली रखने का डिब्बा

🇩🇪 Pillenbox

🇮🇩 kotak pil

🇺🇦 планшетка

🇵🇱 pudełko na tabletki

🇯🇵 ピルケース

🇫🇷 boîte à pilules

🇪🇸 pastillero

🇹🇷 hap kutusu

🇰🇷 알약 상자

🇸🇦 علبة حبوب

🇨🇿 krabička na pilulky

🇸🇰 škatuľka na tabletky

🇨🇳 药盒

🇸🇮 škatlica za tablete

🇮🇸 pillubox

🇰🇿 дәрі қорабы

🇬🇪 ტაბლეტების ყუთი

🇦🇿 həb qutusu

🇲🇽 pastillero

Etymology

The term 'pillbox' originated in the late 19th century, combining 'pill' (a small medicinal tablet) and 'box' (a container). The concept of a pillbox as a specific container for medication management became popular in the 20th century with the rise of daily pill regimens for various health conditions.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,920 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.

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