box of ivories
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Meaning · English
A set of teeth.
Register: archaic, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The following day Simon sulks whenever he sees Sally, and Sally grins to the exposure of her box of ivories whenever she meets Simon.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “box of ivories” mean?
A set of teeth.
Is “box of ivories” formal or informal?
box of ivories is generally archaic, slang.