Pepperbox

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛpɝˈbɑks/

Pepperbox (noun)

  1. A small container used to hold and sprinkle ground pepper or other spices.
  2. An old type of gun that can shoot multiple small balls or pellets at once.

Examples

  • A pepperbox can add flavor to any dish.
  • An antique pepperbox is a collector's item.

Common collocations: fill a pepperbox, shake a pepperbox, admire a pepperbox, display a pepperbox