balikbayan box en · NOUN
Etymology
From Tagalog balikbayan + box.
Meanings
- (Philippines, countable, uncountable) A carton shipped or brought to the Philippines from another country by a Filipino who has been living overseas, a balikbayan, typically containing items such as foods, clothing, toys, and household products.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| balikbayan boxes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |