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pepperbox

pepperbox

3.5
A small container with holes on top for sprinkling pepper
  • noun
  • /ˈpɛpərˌbɑks/
  • Archaic
translation icon : pimentero
  • You got that pepperbox?

Examples

  • Please pass the pepperbox so I can add some spice to my soup.

  • She reached for the pepperbox and shook pepper over the salad before serving.

  • The chef reached for the pepperbox to season the dish.

Synonyms

pepper shaker
vspepperbox
4 1.2

A small container with holes in the top for sprinkling ground pepper

is the same container described using a different top term
pepper box
vspepperbox
  • UK
1 2.3

A small container with holes in the top for sprinkling ground pepper on food

is the same meaning but written as two separate words
pepper pot
vspepperbox
  • UK
1.4

A small container with holes for sprinkling pepper onto food

focuses on pepper specifically rather than many spices

Surface Forms

pepperbox singular
pepperboxes plural

Morphology

pepperbox = pepper + box (transparent) = pepper + box

A clear compound 'pepper' + 'box' meaning a box for pepper; learners can infer the meaning from the components.

Etymology

Pepperbox comes from the simple words pepper and box and means a small container to 'sprinkle' pepper. So a pepperbox is a little jar or shaker with holes used to add pepper to food.