box (Meaning)
box (n)
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance
the quantity contained in a box
a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible
a rectangular drawing
evergreen shrubs or small trees
any one of several designated areas on a ball field where the batter or catcher or coaches are positioned
the driver's seat on a coach
separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people
a blow with the hand (usually on the ear)
box (v)
put into a box
hit with the fist
engage in a boxing match
box (n.)
A tree or shrub, flourishing in different parts of the world. The common box (Buxus sempervirens) has two varieties, one of which, the dwarf box (B. suffruticosa), is much used for borders in gardens. The wood of the tree varieties, being very hard and smooth, is extensively used in the arts, as by turners, engravers, mathematical instrument makers, etc.
A receptacle or case of any firm material and of various shapes.
The quantity that a box contain.
A space with a few seats partitioned off in a theater, or other place of public amusement.
A chest or any receptacle for the deposit of money; as, a poor box; a contribution box.
A small country house.
A boxlike shed for shelter; as, a sentry box.
An axle box, journal box, journal bearing, or bushing.
A chamber or section of tube in which a valve works; the bucket of a lifting pump.
The driver's seat on a carriage or coach.
A present in a box; a present; esp. a Christmas box or gift.
The square in which the pitcher stands.
A Mediterranean food fish; the bogue.
A blow on the head or ear with the hand.
box (v. t.)
To inclose in a box.
To furnish with boxes, as a wheel.
To inclose with boarding, lathing, etc., so as to bring to a required form.
To strike with the hand or fist, especially to strike on the ear, or on the side of the head.
To boxhaul.
box (v. i.)
To fight with the fist; to combat with, or as with, the hand or fist; to spar.
Synonyms & Antonyms of box
box Sentence Examples
- She placed the fragile vase inside the cardboard box to keep it safe during the move.
- The children eagerly tore open the gift box to reveal the toys hidden inside.
- We need to find a larger box to store all of our winter clothes.
- The delivery arrived in a sturdy wooden box, protecting the contents from damage.
- He neatly packed his collection of books into a stackable storage box.
- The magician pulled a rabbit out of a small, decorative box during the magic show.
- I keep all my old photographs in a shoebox under my bed.
- The donation drive collected boxes of canned goods for the local food pantry.
- We unfolded the cardboard box to create a makeshift table for the picnic.
- The moving company provided packing boxes for us to use when packing up our belongings.
FAQs About the word box
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid, private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance, the quantity contained
bin, trunk, locker, chest, casket, compartment,crate, caddy, case, carton
No antonyms found.
She placed the fragile vase inside the cardboard box to keep it safe during the move.
The children eagerly tore open the gift box to reveal the toys hidden inside.
We need to find a larger box to store all of our winter clothes.
The delivery arrived in a sturdy wooden box, protecting the contents from damage.
