pillbox
Pillbox is a term that can refer to several box-shaped objects or concepts. The most common senses are a small, lidded container for pills, a compact military fortification, and a type of hat named for its boxy shape. The unifying idea is the compact, box-like form.
Pillbox as a container describes a compact case used to carry or store medications. These containers are
Pillbox as a defensive fortification refers to a small, single-purpose outpost or gun post used in the
Pillbox hat is a fashion item popular in the mid-20th century, particularly the 1950s. It is a
In everyday language, “pillbox” thus denotes both a practical container and two distinct uses—military architecture and