Meaning

4 senses
  1. A diorama or shallow display case, usually with a glass front.

  2. A rectangular display area that is set off with a frame or drop shadow.

  3. A box with a light inside used for reading X-ray images.

  4. A shade that surrounds a lit display or screen to make it easier to read in bright environments.

Origin

From shadow + box (“cuboid container”).

From shadow + box (“cuboid container”).

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