1. a container, typically made of metal or plastic, used for storing bread and keeping it fresh
Usage: common household item

Examples

• She kept the loaf of bread in the breadbox to keep it from going stale.
• The kitchen breadbox sat on the counter next to the toaster.
• He pulled a roll out of the breadbox for breakfast.
• The old metal breadbox had a hinged lid that creaked when opened.
• We need a new breadbox since the current one is rusting.
• The breadbox was full of bagels and English muffins.