box

Definition

  • n. a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
  • n. private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance
  • n. the quantity contained in a box
  • n. a rectangular drawing

Word forms

Past participle
boxed
Past tense
boxed
Present participle
boxing
Third person singular
boxes

Example sentences

  1. n.

    She put the old toys in a box to keep them safe.

  2. vt.

    Please box the items carefully before shipping them.

  3. vi.

    He trains every day to improve his boxing skills.

  4. n.

    The text was placed inside a blue box on the webpage.