box
noun
1. a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
- he rummaged through a box of spare parts
Definition categories: man–made, container
2. private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance
- the royal box was empty
Similar word(s): loge
Definition categories: man–made, compartment
3. the quantity contained in a box
- he gave her a box of chocolates
Similar word(s): boxful
Definition categories: quantity, containerful
4. a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible
Similar word(s): corner
Definition categories: state, plight, predicament, quandary
5. a rectangular drawing
- the flowchart contained many boxes
Definition categories: shape, rectangle
6. evergreen shrubs or small trees
Similar word(s): boxwood
Definition categories: plant, bush, shrub
7. any one of several designated areas on a ball field where the batter or catcher or coaches are positioned
- the umpire warned the batter to stay in the batter's box
Definition categories: man–made, area
8. the driver's seat on a coach
- an armed guard sat in the box with the driver
Definition categories: man–made, seat
9. separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people
- the sentry stayed in his box to avoid the cold
Definition categories: man–made, compartment
10. a blow with the hand (usually on the ear)
- I gave him a good box on the ear
Definition categories: act, blow
Sentences with box as a noun:
- a box of books
- a sentry box
- Place a tick or a cross in the box.
- This text would stand out better if we put it in a box of colour.
- I'm really in a box now.
- a UNIX box
verb
1. put into a box
- box the gift, please
Similar word(s): package
Definition categories: contact, case, encase, incase
2. hit with the fist
- I'll box your ears!
Definition categories: contact, hit
3. engage in a boxing match
Definition categories: contact, contend, fight, struggle
Sentences with box as a verb:
- box someone's ears
- Leave this place before I box you!