matchbox

/ˈmætʃbɒks/

Definitions

1. noun

a small box or container for matches

“She rummaged through her grandfather’s old matchbox and found a single match.”

2. verb

to make a match between two or more things

“The computer program matched the data to identify any patterns.”

3. verb

to find a match or suitable partner for someone or something

“She spent all day trying to match the perfect dress with her shoes.”

Synonyms

  • box
  • case
  • container

Antonyms

  • incompatibility
  • non-match