American English pronunciation

How to pronounce boxes

IPA transcription: ['bɑksəz]

Pronunciation variants: ['bɑksəz]['bɑksɪz]

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Noun

  • a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

    “he rummaged through a box of spare parts”

  • private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance

    “the royal box was empty”

  • the quantity contained in a box

    “he gave her a box of chocolates”

  • a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible

    “his lying got him into a tight corner”

  • a rectangular drawing

    “the flowchart contained many boxes”

  • evergreen shrubs or small trees

  • any one of several designated areas on a ball field where the batter or catcher or coaches are positioned

    “the umpire warned the batter to stay in the batter's box”

  • the driver's seat on a coach

    “an armed guard sat in the box with the driver”

  • separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people

    “the sentry stayed in his box to avoid the cold”

  • a blow with the hand (usually on the ear)

    “I gave him a good box on the ear”

Verb

  • put into a box

    “box the gift, please”

  • hit with the fist

    “I'll box your ears!”

  • engage in a boxing match

Usage examples

  • The closet door stuck a little as he pulled it open revealing a bare wooden floor covered on one side by a stack of old shoes boxes.
  • Boxes marked "other" can mean that many different states of products can result.
  • Betty Crocker sells Fruit Roll-Ups in single-flavor boxes and flavor variety packs.
  • Hammer Mattel dolls, lunchboxes, and other merchandise were marketed.
  • The pop-up boxes and advertisements obscured the text
  • The closet door stuck a little as he pulled it open revealing a bare wooden floor covered on one side by a stack of old shoes boxes.
  • Of course, you can help them carry the boxes.
  • Its post office services locals with lock boxes and rural routes.
  • The closet door stuck a little as he pulled it open revealing a bare wooden floor covered on one side by a stack of old shoes boxes.
  • Individual letterboxes usually contain a logbook and a rubber stamp.