1. a lightweight round or oval box originally used for storing bands, collars, hats, or other clothing items
Usage: somewhat dated
2. something that appears neat, clean, or perfectly maintained
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• She kept her grandmother’s hat in an old bandbox in the attic.
• The antique bandbox was decorated with floral wallpaper.
• He pulled his collar from the bandbox before getting dressed.
• The house looked like it came straight out of a bandbox.
• Her appearance was always bandbox fresh, never a hair out of place.
• The vintage bandbox collection was displayed in the museum.