pillbox
noun
pill·box
ˈpil-ˌbäks 
1
: a box for pills
especially
: a shallow round box of pasteboard
2
: a small low concrete emplacement for machine guns and antitank weapons
3
: a small round hat without a brim
specifically
: a woman's shallow hat with a flat crown and straight sides
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Signature accessories like pillbox hats, gloves, headscarves, and oversized sunglasses created polished looks that became iconic symbols of her distinct style.
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Andrea Cheng, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
Kay’s refined style – made up of ivory wool coats, pillbox hats and delicate face veils – is Marty’s aspirational opposite.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 27 Dec. 2025
Use a pillbox to set up each dose.
—Ashley Wong, Health, 27 Dec. 2025
The Pillbox The most elegant of the bunch, the pillbox hat instantly polishes any look.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025
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Andrea Cheng, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
Kay’s refined style – made up of ivory wool coats, pillbox hats and delicate face veils – is Marty’s aspirational opposite.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 27 Dec. 2025
Use a pillbox to set up each dose.
—Ashley Wong, Health, 27 Dec. 2025
The Pillbox The most elegant of the bunch, the pillbox hat instantly polishes any look.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pillbox
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“Pillbox.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pillbox. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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pillbox
noun
pill·box
ˈpil-ˌbäks
1
: a small usually shallow box for pills
2
: a small low fortification for machine guns and antitank weapons
3
: a small round hat without a brim
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