Saltbox: meaning, definitions and examples

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saltbox

 

[ หˆsษ”หltbษ’ks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

architecture style

A saltbox is a type of house that is characterized by its distinctive rectangular shape and a sloped roof that is longer on one side than the other. Originally, it was a practical design for colonial homes in New England, allowing for more internal living space without requiring significant structural modifications. The name comes from its resemblance to the wooden containers that were once used to store salt. Saltbox homes often feature one or more stories and are made of wood, reflecting the building practices of the time. They are a notable example of colonial architecture in the United States.

Synonyms

New England house, colonial house.

Examples of usage

  • The saltbox style is common in New England.
  • They renovated a historic saltbox home.
  • Saltbox houses are often painted in classic colors.
  • The museum has an exhibit on saltbox architecture.

Translations

Translations of the word "saltbox" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น casa de sal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฎเค• เค•เคพ เคฌเค•เฅเคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Salzkasten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kotak garam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั–ะปัŒะฝะธั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sรณl box

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅกฉ็ฎฑ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท boรฎte ร  sel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caja de sal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tuz kutusu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ๊ธˆ ์ƒ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตู†ุฏูˆู‚ ุงู„ู…ู„ุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sลฏl box

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ soฤพ box

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›็ฎฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ solna ลกkatla

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ saltkassi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑะท า›ะพั€ะฐะฑั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜ แƒงแƒฃแƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ duz qutusu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ caja de sal

Etymology

The term 'saltbox' originated in the early 19th century and is derived from the shape of the salt containers commonly used in colonial America, which had a flat top and a rectangular base. The practicality of this architectural style emerged out of necessity, as families needed more space without exorbitant costs or the complexity of building larger homes. Saltbox houses became prevalent due to the affordable construction methods and the availability of timber in the New England area. This architectural style reflects the principles of utilitarian design, focusing on maximizing living space while minimizing expenditure on building materials. Over time, the simple yet effective design became a symbol of early American domestic architecture, admired for its symmetry and simplicity.