collection box

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collection box

noun collection boxes

A small, closed box, typically having a slot to accept coins, used to collect funds from passers-by for charity. Near-synonyms: poor box, hundi (India)
Similar: poor box, hundi
abbreviation, ellipsis Ellipsis of collection mailbox and synonym of mailbox; a designated box for outgoing mail found at post offices and on street corners.

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@misc{collection_box_2026,
  title = {collection box},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/collection%20box},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}