HomeServicesBlogDictionariesContactSpanish Course
Home › Dictionary › English › brainbox
← Back to search

Meaning of brainbox | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈbɹeɪn(ˌ)bɒks

Definitions

  1. The cavity of the skull in which the brain is contained.
  2. The skull; the head.
    slang
  3. A very intelligent person.
    slang

Examples

“Holonyms: skull, cranium < head”
“The compromise was to use as much of the skull as possible by pushing the eyes in towards the centre, and relegating the brain box to the rear.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
See all B2 English words →

See also

brainbuster braincase braincast Brainchild Brainchildren brainchilds

Learn this word in context

See brainbox used in real conversations inside our free language course.

Start Free Course

Know this word better than we do? Language is a living thing — help us keep it growing. Collaborate with Babel Free