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DictionarychestStorage box
noun

chest

A sturdy box used for storage or transport.

A sturdy wooden chest holds blankets at the foot of the bed.

Etymology
chestLatinbox; basket

The Latin word names a box or basket. English continues that container sense in a strong storage box, often made to protect or transport valuable belongings.

More examples

  • He opened the chest and lifted out an old map.
  • Two chests were loaded onto the wagon.
  • The chest's iron hinges had rusted.

Forms

chest · chests

Similar words

trunk
Often a large travel or storage box.
coffer
A more old-fashioned strong box for valuables.