Box: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฆ
box
[ bษks ]
storage
A container, case, or receptacle, usually rectangular, of wood, metal, cardboard, etc., and often with a lid or removable cover.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Please put the books back in the box.
- She received a package in a small cardboard box.
- He found a hidden box in the attic.
sports
A small enclosure or area in a ring where a boxer or wrestler rests between rounds of a match.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The boxer went to his corner of the ring during the break.
- The coach gave instructions to the boxer in his corner.
Translations
Translations of the word "box" in other languages:
๐ต๐น caixa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคกเคฟเคฌเฅเคฌเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Kiste
๐ฎ๐ฉ kotak
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพัะพะฑะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ pudeลko
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฎฑ (ใฏใ)
๐ซ๐ท boรฎte
๐ช๐ธ caja
๐น๐ท kutu
๐ฐ๐ท ์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุตูุฏูู
๐จ๐ฟ krabice
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกkatuฤพa
๐จ๐ณ ็ๅญ
๐ธ๐ฎ ลกkatla
๐ฎ๐ธ kassi
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพัะฐะฟ
๐ฌ๐ช แงแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qutu
๐ฒ๐ฝ caja
Word origin
The word 'box' originated from the Old English word 'box', which referred to a container or receptacle. Over time, the word evolved to encompass various meanings, including a storage container, a small enclosure in a sports ring, and a verb meaning to mark with a checkmark. The versatility of 'box' has made it a commonly used word in the English language.