snuffbox
/ˈsnʌfˌbɑks/
noun
- A small container, often decorative, used for holding snuff (powdered tobacco).
- He pulled a silver snuffbox from his waistcoat pocket and offered it to his guest.
- The antique shop had a beautiful porcelain snuffbox painted with flowers.
- Grandfather kept his snuffbox on the mantelpiece, next to his pipe.