# shadowbox

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A diorama or shallow display case, usually with a glass front.
2. A rectangular display area that is set off with a frame or drop shadow.
3. A box with a light inside used for reading X-ray images.
4. A shade that surrounds a lit display or screen to make it easier to read in bright environments.

## Etymology
From shadow + box (“cuboid container”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/shadowbox