SANDBOX

What Does SANDBOX Mean in a Text?

SANDBOX means Open-World Game in an online gaming context.

With an Open-World Game, the world is your oyster. That means you can do whatever you please. You can go where you want, kill what you want, or build what you want. It's your SANDBOX, you can play in it however you like. Grand Theft Auto is a well-loved SANDBOX game.

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When I write SANDBOX, I mean this:

meaning of SANDBOX

"Open-World Game"

Summary of Key Points

"Open-World Game" is the most common definition for SANDBOX on online gaming forums.
SANDBOX
Definition:Open-World Game
Type:Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:guessability level 3
3: Guessable
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Examples of SANDBOX in Sentences

Here is an example of SANDBOX being used in an online conversation:
  • Jack: What are you doing tonight?
  • Monty: I think I'll just wander around my SANDBOX killing stuff for shooting practice.
  • Jack: An easy night's training then?
  • Monty: It all helps.

Example of SANDBOX Used in a Text

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