Box

A box is a container, often rectangular or square, with a flat base, and typically with sides and a lid or flaps, used for holding, carrying, or protecting items. They can be made from various materials like cardboard, wood, metal, or plastic. The term can also refer to a small enclosed space, like a theater box or a telephone box. It's also a verb, to put something in a box, or to confine something. It can also mean to strike, especially with the fists, or a blow delivered during combat or play. Finally, colloquially, it can mean to 'box someone's ears', ie to give them a smack on the ears.

Box meaning with examples

• The delivery arrived in a large cardboard box, filled with packing peanuts to protect the fragile items inside. I carefully opened the box, excited to see the new lamp I'd ordered. After removing all the contents, I recycled the empty box. Now I must consider a space to put the box after the packing materials have been disposed of.
• She selected a small wooden box to store her jewelry. The box had a velvet lining and a clasp closure. The box was a treasured keepsake from her grandmother. The antique box held a secret compartment.
• He found himself in a tight box on the train, pressed between two other passengers during the morning commute. After a long day the commuter was relieved to arrive at his home and step out of the box of the train car. He quickly put his keys into the mailbox box and entered the building. The claustrophobic feeling in the box was a reminder that he needed a holiday.
• During the argument, the children started to box each other. He quickly intervened to stop them from hurting each other and sent them to separate corners. The coach taught them how to box safely, emphasizing technique over brute force. He was tired and didn't want to be told what to do, he just wanted to go out and box something.
• If you fail to finish, you can box your books.
• I'm going to box your ears!

Box Synonyms

case, chest, compartment, container, crate, enclosure, fight, pack, package, receptacle, spar, strike, wrap

Box Antonyms

exclude, free, open, release, unpack, unpackage

Box Crossword Answers

2 Letters

ST

4 Letters

KITE, SPAR, LOGE, CASE, SEAT

5 Letters

ELDER, CRATE, CHEST

6 Letters

ENCASE, DIALOG, CASKET, CARTON, CORNER, BOXFUL, LOCKER

7 Letters

BOXSEAT, BOXWOOD, PACKAGE

8 Letters

CANISTER

9 Letters

CONTAINER