ballot box

noun

1. a receptacle for voters' ballots.
2. a system or instance of voting by ballot.

ballot box

noun

1. a box into which ballot papers are dropped after voting

Word History and Origins

Origin of ballot box¹

First recorded in 1670–80

Example Sentences

That can make a loss at the ballot box feel like a personal defeat, she said.

From Los Angeles Times

While a “win” feels like a blow against whiteness, ultimately justice or success doesn’t come from an isolated incident of race conflict – whether in a boxing ring, a courtroom or the ballot box.

From Salon

So any sign that Scholz is helping to end the conflict could turn around his fortunes at the ballot box.

From BBC

Hokey as it sounds, we’re reminded on this one day that the power in our political system ultimately rests with the people and the sentiments they express at the ballot box.

From Los Angeles Times

Federal law prohibits threatening election officials or staff with violence, intimidating or bribing voters, buying or selling votes, impersonating voters, altering vote tallies, stuffing ballot boxes and marking ballots for voters without their input.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• polling place