box cutter

noun

: a small cutting tool that is designed for opening cardboard boxes and typically consists of a retractable razor blade in a thin metal or plastic sheath

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On Tuesday night, Miami police responded to an influx of calls after a disturbing video was livestreamed on TikTok in which a bloodied Hilton harmed himself repeatedly with a box cutter and knife. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026 Investigators said the 33-year-old suspect allegedly attempted to cut a man with a box cutter during an argument. — Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The material is being cut with a knife or a box cutter, for all to see! — Kevin Breuninger,terri Cullen, CNBC, 31 July 2026 An Independence man is being held with $200,000 bond after he was accused of driving up to 105 mph in a police chase and swinging a box cutter and bag of mini-donuts at officers. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for box cutter

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First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of box cutter was in 1955

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box cutter

noun
: a small cutting tool used especially for opening cardboard boxes
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