Box: meaning, definitions and examples

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box

 

[ bษ’ks ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

storage

A container, case, or receptacle, usually rectangular, of wood, metal, cardboard, etc., and often with a lid or removable cover.

Synonyms

case, chest, container

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.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

A small enclosure or area in a ring where a boxer or wrestler rests between rounds of a match.

Synonyms

corner, enclosure

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.
Context #3 | Verb

checkmark

To tick or mark with a checkmark or tick.

Synonyms

mark, tick

Examples of usage

  • Don't forget to box the items on the list once completed.
  • She boxed each task as it was finished.

Translations

Translations of the word "box" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น caixa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคฟเคฌเฅเคฌเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kiste

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kotak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพั€ะพะฑะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pudeล‚ko

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฎฑ (ใฏใ“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท boรฎte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caja

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kutu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตู†ุฏูˆู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krabice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกkatuฤพa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›’ๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกkatla

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kassi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€ะฐะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒฃแƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qutu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ caja

Etymology

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.

See also: boxed, boxer, boxers, boxes, boxing, unbox.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,410, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.