breadbox

[ bred-boks ]

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noun

an airtight, or nearly airtight, boxlike container, as of metal or plastic, for storing bread and other baked goods to keep them fresh.

Suspend a shelf, breadbox or rack with wire around which is tied a piece of cotton cloth, saturated with a mineral oil.

Susan said, contentedly, as she ransacked the breadbox for crumbs.

He covered the kettle of potatoes and left them on the table, and put the biscuits in the breadbox.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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