1. plural of saltbox: a type of wooden house with a long sloping rear roof, characteristic of colonial New England architecture
Usage: architectural
2. plural of saltbox: containers used for storing salt

Examples

• The historic district featured several well-preserved saltboxes from the 1700s.
• Many colonial saltboxes had their kitchens in the lean-to addition.
• The museum displayed antique wooden saltboxes used in early American kitchens.
• These ceramic saltboxes kept the salt dry and easily accessible.
• The tour guide pointed out three different saltboxes along the village street.
• Collectors prize original saltboxes for their simple, functional design.