How to Use lunch box in a Sentence

lunch box

noun
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  • There’s also a clip on the back of the bag to attach a lunch box.
    — Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 7 July 2023
  • And the fact that in the final challenge the Donny and Marie lunch box came out, that just added to it.
    — Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Just spoon some into a small container and put it in the lunch box.
    — Mia Taylor, Parents, 13 Aug. 2023
  • If there’s a lunch box handy, cheese sticks and yogurt are good options.
    — Hannah Sampson, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Mar. 2023
  • The interior of the lunch box has enough space to hold six 12-ounce cans without ice.
    — Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2023
  • The bite-sized pretzels are covered in dark chocolate and come in small bags—perfect for a lunch box!
    — Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 19 Jan. 2024
  • The smaller 8-can size is great as a lunch box, while the larger sizes are great for things like picnics, fishing trips, parties, and boat days.
    — Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Each day has a different mix of snacks and mains — and the orders include a reusable bento box-style lunch box to pack the food.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Don’t forget to pick up a delicious bento lunch box at the train station to enjoy on your trip.
    — Ingrid Abramovitch, ELLE Decor, 7 Aug. 2023
  • The dishwasher-safe, leak-proof lunch box can fit a small sandwich and plenty of snacks in its five compartments.
    — Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Your Questions, Answered What is the difference between a bento box and a lunch box?
    — Laura Denby, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2023
  • And for optimal freshness, store in a freezable lunch box or cooler until ready to eat.
    — Elizabeth Kadar, Country Living, 12 July 2023
  • The giant lunch box will also make surprise pop-ups at popular landmarks along the way for photo-ops with fans.
    — Selome Hailu, Variety, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Mickey Mouse dressed in football gear is a cute embellishment to any backpack, lunch box, or work tote.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2023
  • This lunch box comes with five compartments for easy portioning.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 11 July 2023
  • Although bibimbap is often made with beef, we were inspired by the contents of the old-fashioned school lunch box contents and made ours without.
    — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Pendleton reportedly retrieved Lee's lunch box and also brought it to the money room.
    — Steven Mross, Arkansas Online, 12 Aug. 2023
  • In addition to the edible elements, Mendes also adds a yellow rose to the lunch box for a loving final touch.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2023
  • This innovative lunch box is essential to keep delicious meals warm on the go.
    — Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2023
  • To make, secure an enlarged image with double-sided tape ($7 for a three-pack, Walmart) to the lid of a vintage-style suitcase, picnic basket, or lunch box.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2023
  • While capturing what’s in your lunch box or your outfit of the day might not irk your peers, engaging in dance challenges and lip-sync battles right in the middle of the office floor probably will.
    — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2023
  • The main difference between a lunch box and a bento box is that a bento box has multiple compartments to keep your entire lunch stored in one convenient box.
    — Laura Denby, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2023
  • The insulated lunch box has two webbed handles for easy carrying and a side pocket to hold hand sanitizer or a small water bottle.
    — Andie Kanaras, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Food for the heart and soul A food blogger with a passion for photography, Instagram user @foodforheartandsoul made a lunch box with a mix of kuska rice, paneer korma and carrot and green onion raita.
    — Esra Gurkan, CNN, 5 Mar. 2023
  • She’s also gotten formal dresses for her daughter to model, new wigs, compression socks and an electric lunch box for her truck driver fiancée.
    — Caroline O'Donovan, Washington Post, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Video footage from the incident shows an airport official removing plastic bags containing arachnids and scorpions, packed in a plastic lunch box.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024

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