spaghetti box en · NOUN
Etymology
From the resemblance to the boxes in which spaghetti is sold.
Meanings
- (historical) A kind of tall cardboard box in which cassette tapes were originally packaged for retail display to discourage theft.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| spaghetti boxes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |