dropbox

/ˈdɹɑp.bɑks/

//ˈdɹɑp.bɑks// noun

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"dropbox" is a 7-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“dropbox” has 11 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #25,363. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#25,363
frequency rank, English
3,470
“D” headwords
11
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - A box wherein objects can be deposited by one person for later collection by another.

Corpus desk

Index EN-dropbox · dropbox · English

dropbox · rank #25,363 · 11 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-MID #25,363
  • LEN-LONG 7 letters
  • VOW-2 2 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-MID 11 variants
  • BOOK-MID 3,470
  • PHOTO-FINISH doves

Nearest frequency peer: doves (-2 rank slots)

Read with this headword: Spelling guide for this pattern

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Rank peers near misspelling magnet “dropbox”

Same rarity band: useful when a typo lands on a peer headword

corpus weight

What this shows “dropbox” sits among these FrequencyWords peers; misspelling depth is tracked separately in the edit-distance chart.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of September 3, 2026
Key facts for dropbox
PropertyValue
Headworddropbox
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈdɹɑp.bɑks/
Letters7
Frequency rank#25,363
Misspellings tracked11
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Frequency seat of misspelling magnet “dropbox”

This scale runs from the tiny cluster of words that carry ordinary speech (left) to the long tail of words almost nobody reaches for (right).dropboxlands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Same rarity band neighbours include “doves” (#25,361), “dusting” (#25,365), “dory” (#25,360). Among 3,470 “D” headwords, “dropbox” is #25,363. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 11 spelling variants around dropbox (IPA /ˈdɹɑp.bɑks/), anoun. Corpus frequency is #25,363 among 3,470 “D” headwords. Wiktionary lists 3 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 11 likely wrong-spelling variants for dropbox, with forms such as "ddropbox", "dorpbox", and "drobpox". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which tends to mean the word is visually distinctive enough to stand on its own.

Etymologically, the entry records: Compound of drop + box. The correct English form is dropbox, spelled D-R-O-P-B-O-X.

Definition

  1. 1
    A box wherein objects can be deposited by one person for later collection by another.
  2. 2
    A computer folder to which files may be dragged and dropped and from which users of other computers on the network can access those files.
  3. 3
    An enhancement to a loom that allows patterns of multiple colors to be woven from the same loom.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how dropbox appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. The two smaller slots are for the dropping of cash or markers into the dropbox when players cash these for casino chips.
  2. “The measures include things like enhanced power for poll ‘monitors,’ fewer voting drop-boxes, restrictions on voting by mail, penalties for election officials who fail to purge voters from the rolls, and enhanced power in politicians over election procedures.”

Etymology

Compound of drop + box.

This word in other languages

buzón(Español)boîte de dépôt(Français)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • ddropbox
  • dorpbox
  • drobpox
  • dropbbox
  • dropboxx
  • dropbxo
  • dropobx
  • droppbox
  • drpobox
  • drropbox
  • rdopbox

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of dropbox - counted as single-character edits (an insertion, a deletion, or a substituted letter). The larger the bar, the easier the typo is to spot; one-edit slips are the ones that sneak past readers.

ddropbox1dorpbox2drobpox2dropbbox1dropboxx1dropbxo2dropobx2droppbox1
Edit distance from "dropbox"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "dropbox"?
"dropbox" is spelled D-R-O-P-B-O-X. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈdɹɑp.bɑks/.
What does "dropbox" mean?
As a noun, "dropbox" means: A box wherein objects can be deposited by one person for later collection by another.
What are common misspellings of "dropbox"?
Common misspellings include "ddropbox", "dorpbox", "drobpox", "dropbbox", "dropboxx". The correct spelling is "dropbox".
How do you pronounce "dropbox"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "dropbox" is /ˈdɹɑp.bɑks/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "dropbox"?
Compound of drop + box. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Similar English words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "dropbox", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 7 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

dusting#25,365Donetsk#25,358ditches#25,356Decatur#25,346

Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (11 here; floor ≥5).

Estonian11 variantsflicker11 variantsgullible11 variantshinting11 variants

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list