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boxed

 

[ ˈbɒkst ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

item packaging

Enclosed in a box; confined in a small space.

Synonyms

confined, encased, enclosed

Examples of usage

  • The boxed gift was beautifully wrapped with a ribbon.
  • The cat seemed content in its boxed carrier.
Context #2 | Verb

action of packaging

To put into a box for transport or storage.

Synonyms

containerize, crate, package

Examples of usage

  • She boxed up her old books before moving.
  • The products are boxed and ready for shipment.

Translations

Translations of the word "boxed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 embalado

🇮🇳 बंद डिब्बा

🇩🇪 verpackt

🇮🇩 dikemas

🇺🇦 упакований

🇵🇱 zapakowany

🇯🇵 箱入り

🇫🇷 emballé

🇪🇸 embalado

🇹🇷 kutulu

🇰🇷 포장된

🇸🇦 معبأ

🇨🇿 zabalený

🇸🇰 zabalený

🇨🇳 装箱

🇸🇮 zapakiran

🇮🇸 pakkað

🇰🇿 қорапталған

🇬🇪 შეფუთული

🇦🇿 qutulanmış

🇲🇽 embalado

Etymology

The word 'boxed' originated from the Middle English word 'box', which in turn came from the Old English 'box', meaning a container or receptacle. The use of 'boxed' as an adjective to describe something enclosed in a box dates back to the 16th century. As a verb, 'boxed' has been used since the 18th century to refer to the action of putting something into a box for storage or transport.

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

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,252, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.