lunch box

Portable food container

A lunch box is a container for carrying a packed meal, typically to school or work.

The classic design is a handled metal or plastic box with a hinged lid, though soft insulated bags now share the name.

She forgot her lunch box on the bus.

In British slang, lunch box can refer to a man's genitals as visible through tight clothing.

container

bento

Japanese compartmentalized lunchbox

compartment · insulated · leakproof · reusable · stackable · clasp · microwave-safe · food storage · silicone · glass

contents

sandwich

Filling between bread slices

wrap · rice · pasta · sushi · soup · snack · crackers · cheese · yogurt · vegetables

work

breakroom

Employee rest area

microwave · office · meal prep · refrigerator · midday · brown bag · shift · cubicle · reheating

picnic

basket

Woven carrying vessel

alfresco · hamper · sandwiches · summertime · sunshine · gathering · nature · outing · day trip · excursion

school

backpack

Strapped bag worn dorsally

playground · nutrition · classmates · cubby · locker · milk carton · brown bag · bell · cafeteria table · school day

Categories
Opposites
food container type

lunch boxpaper bag

Disposable carrying pouch

cafeteria tray · brown bag · plastic bag · takeout container · plate

meal acquisition method

lunch boxcafeteria

Self-service dining facility

school lunch · canteen · hot lunch · dining out · takeout

meal context

lunch boxcafeteria tray

Rectangular serving surface

dining out · takeout · catered lunch · sit-down dinner · room service

Family

lunchbox

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G