sentry box

sen·try box

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sen-tree boks]
- /ˈsɛn tri bɒks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sen-tree boks]
- /ˈsɛn tri bɒks/

Definitions of sentry box words

noun sentry box a small structure for sheltering a sentry from bad weather. 1
countable noun sentry box A sentry box is a narrow shelter with an open front in which a sentry can stand while on duty. 0
noun sentry box a small shelter with an open front in which a sentry may stand to be sheltered from the weather 0
noun sentry box a small, boxlike structure serving as a shelter for a sentry on duty during bad weather 0

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Origin of sentry box

First appearance:

before 1695

One of the 49% oldest English words

First recorded in 1695-1705

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Parts of speech for Sentry box

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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sentry box popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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