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
  • But the ornaments jut out; a granite lunch box and cup of coffee rest in perpetuity atop hunks of rock.
    — Ellyn Gaydos, Harper's Magazine, 25 June 2024
  • And for optimal freshness, store in a freezable lunch box or cooler until ready to eat.
    — Elizabeth Kadar, Country Living, 12 July 2023
  • Finding the right gear, like a new backpack or lunch box, can make going back to school feel like an adventure for kids, rather than the dreaded end of summer.
    — Katrina Cossey, Parents, 7 Aug. 2024
  • 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
  • And sometimes members show off new accessories, like a Crockpot-brand lunch box that can heat up a meal gradually over the course of a morning.
    — Joan Niesen, Washington Post, 18 June 2024
  • 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
  • Unlike the traditional insulated cloth lunch boxes you may be used to, this lunch box is fully electric and is an excellent storage gadget that can warm meals at work, tailgates, and more.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 July 2024
  • 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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