Meaning ofhotboxin English

Noun

1. an airtight space for intensifying marijuana effects; smoking
   The group decided to hotbox in the car during the road trip.
2. a container for heating contents; oven
   A hotbox is used to keep food warm during outdoor events.
3. an overheated axle box; rail transport bearing enclosure
   The train's hotbox was damaged due to excessive friction.
4. a room that becomes extremely hot; unbearable indoor temperature
   The attic had become a hotbox during the summer months.
5. a small enclosure used for punishment; intense heat
   The school used a hotbox as a form of punishment for misbehaving students.
6. a box for composting at high temperatures
   The gardener built a hotbox to compost food waste at high temperatures.
7. a device for maintaining optimal growth conditions
   The laboratory used a hotbox to simulate optimal growth conditions for the plants.
8. a warm room for specific purposes
   The spa had a hotbox room for detoxification and relaxation purposes.