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Boxes: meaning, definitions and examples

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boxes

 

[ หˆbษ’ksษชz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

packaging

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

Synonyms

carton, case, container

Examples of usage

  • The moving company provided us with sturdy boxes for packing our belongings.
  • She placed the gift in a beautifully decorated box.
Context #2 | Noun

computing

A section of a computer screen used to separate content or options.

Synonyms

frame, panel, section

Examples of usage

  • You can find the settings option in the top right corner of the search box.
  • The search results are displayed in a separate box on the webpage.
Context #3 | Verb

action

To put into a box.

Synonyms

encase, pack, package

Examples of usage

  • She carefully boxed up her winter clothes for storage.
  • He boxed the items and sealed the package for shipping.

Translations

Translations of the word "boxes" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น caixas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเค•เฅเคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kisten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kotak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพั€ะพะฑะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pudeล‚ka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฎฑ (ใฏใ“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท boรฎtes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cajas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kutular

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ์ž๋“ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตู†ุงุฏูŠู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krabice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกkatule

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›’ๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกkatle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kassar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€ะฐะฟั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒฃแƒ—แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qutular

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cajas

Etymology

The word 'boxes' originated from the Old English word 'box', which referred to a container or receptacle. Over time, the meaning expanded to include various types of containers made from different materials. In computing, the term 'box' is used to describe a designated area on a screen. The verb form 'to box' has its roots in the idea of enclosing or packaging items. Today, 'boxes' continue to play a significant role in packaging, storage, and digital interfaces.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,556, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.