American English pronunciation
How to pronounce boxes
IPA transcription: ['bɑksəz]
Pronunciation variants: ['bɑksəz]['bɑksɪz]
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Noun
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a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
“he rummaged through a box of spare parts”
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private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance
“the royal box was empty”
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the quantity contained in a box
“he gave her a box of chocolates”
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a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible
“his lying got him into a tight corner”
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a rectangular drawing
“the flowchart contained many boxes”
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evergreen shrubs or small trees
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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”
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the driver's seat on a coach
“an armed guard sat in the box with the driver”
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separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people
“the sentry stayed in his box to avoid the cold”
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a blow with the hand (usually on the ear)
“I gave him a good box on the ear”
Verb
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put into a box
“box the gift, please”
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hit with the fist
“I'll box your ears!”
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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.