1. a small compartment or storage box built into the dashboard of a vehicle, typically on the passenger side
Usage: also called glove compartment; common in automotive contexts
2. a sealed laboratory enclosure with gloves attached to the sides, used for handling hazardous or sterile materials
Usage: technical/scientific use

Examples

• I keep my car registration and insurance documents in the glovebox.
• She opened the glovebox to find a pair of sunglasses.
• The glovebox is a convenient place to store small items while driving.
• Scientists used a glovebox to safely handle radioactive samples.
• He reached into the glovebox and pulled out a map.
• The glovebox in my new car has a locking mechanism.