matchbox

Tiny friction-stick holder

A matchbox is a small container for holding matches, typically a sliding cardboard box with a striking surface on the side.

The word also describes anything notably small: a matchbox apartment, a matchbox car.

Matchbox cars are miniature die-cast toy vehicles, originally sold in boxes the size of matchboxes.

brand

Hot Wheels

Die-cast toy vehicle line

  • MattelLeading toy manufacturer
  • diecastFormed by injecting molten metal
  • toysObjects for amusement

miniature · vehicles · models · playsets · replicas · car culture · toy cars · franchise · collecting

ignition

strike

Forceful impact or stoppage

  • flameBurning gas made visible
  • sparkTiny fiery particle
  • lightVisible electromagnetic radiation

fire · kindle · burn · combustion · friction · sulfur · phosphorus · ignite · flicker · glow

collectible

diecast

Formed by injecting molten metal

scale · models · collectors · limited · edition · rarities · auctions · memorabilia · nostalgia · hobby

container

cardboard

Rigid paper for containers

  • slideSmooth continuous movement
  • trayShallow portable platform
  • sleeveGarment's arm portion

holder · case · striker · packaging · rectangle · pocket-sized · tin · drawer · dispenser · cover

compact

pocket-sized

Small enough to carry

lightweight · handy · portable · slim · convenient · pocketable · space-saving · neat · diminutive · petite

camping

campfire

Outdoor fire for gathering

wilderness · backpacking · tent · campsite · firewood · smores · marshmallows · embers · outdoors · charcoal

Categories
Opposites
size/scale

matchboxshipping container

Steel cargo enclosure

cargo container · warehouse · trunk · chest · crate

fire-starting method

matchboxlighter

Comparative of not heavy

flint and steel · fire extinguisher · magnifying glass · Zippo · butane lighter

fire relation

matchboxfire extinguisher

Portable flame suppression device

fire blanket · sprinkler system · water bucket · sand bucket

Phrases
Family

matchbook, matchboxes

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G