balikbayan box

Meaning

Noun

  • A carton shipped or brought to the Philippines from another country by a Filipino who has been living overseas, a balikbayan, typically containing items such as foods, clothing, toys, and household products.

Origin

  • From Tagalog balikbayan, from balik + bayan + box.

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