1. plural of pepperbox: early revolving firearms with multiple barrels that could be fired in succession
Usage: historical; firearms
2. plural of pepperbox: containers with perforated tops used for sprinkling pepper

Examples

• The museum displayed several antique pepperboxes from the 1840s.
• Collectors prize these early pepperboxes for their historical significance.
• The dining table was set with matching salt and pepperboxes.
• She filled the pepperboxes with freshly ground black pepper.
• These ornate silver pepperboxes belonged to her grandmother.