Pronunciation

/ˈbɒks/

Definitions

Noun

1. A rectangular container with a lid, typically made of wood, metal, or cardboard, used for storing, transporting, or holding items. Example: The museum had a special exhibit featuring antique tea boxes.
2. A compartment or section, often metaphorical, that holds or organizes something. Example: The filing cabinet was divided into several boxes for easy access.
3. An instance of a game, especially a round of a board game. Example: After dinner, they played a few rounds of Monopoly in the living room box.

Verb

1. To place something inside a box or container. Example: She carefully boxed up her old books before moving.
2. To enclose or package something in a box. Example: They’ll box the gifts for shipping to the customers.
3. (informal) To encapsulate or summarize information in a concise manner. Example: The summary neatly boxes the key points of the presentation.

Preposition

To indicate the position of an object relative to a larger space or container. Example: The box sat on the shelf.

Phrases

• “Keep things in a box” means to maintain order or restrict thoughts or emotions.
• “Think outside the box” encourages creativity and unconventional thinking.
• “The contents of the box” refers to what’s inside the container.

Example Sentences

• Noun: She opened the wooden box to reveal a family heirloom.
• Verb: He decided to box his old toys to give them away.
• Preposition: The box on top of the pile contained valuable documents.

Synonyms

• Container
• Crate
• Casket
• Chest
• Package
• Case
• Container (for metaphorical use)
• Enclose
• Organize