box

[US]/bɒks/
[UK]/bɑks/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a container with a flat base and sides, typically square or rectangular, used for storing or transporting goods
a separate section or compartment, typically in a theatre or sports venue

vi. to participate in the sport or practice of boxing

vt. to pack or put (something) into a box
to strike (someone) with the fists, typically in a sporting context

Phrases & Collocations

cardboard box

jewelry box

lunch box

gift box

shoe box

dialog box

in the box

box girder

box office

box in

gear box

black box

control box

paper box

check box

box beam

text box

in a box

wooden box

packing box

sound box

list box

combo box

light box

Example Sentences

She packed her belongings into a box.

He lifted the heavy box with ease.

The cat loves to play with an empty box.

I need a bigger box to store all these books.

The jewelry was carefully placed in a velvet-lined box.

She checked the box marked 'fragile' before opening it.

He kept all his memories in a shoebox under his bed.

The children used cardboard boxes to build a fort in the backyard.

Real-world Examples

Inspects the box of cookies in his hand.

Source: A man named Ove decides to die.

He heaved the heavy box into the wagon.

Source: Liu Yi's breakthrough of 5000 English vocabulary words.

Going from this box to this box.

Source: Riddles (Audio Version)

Alice jumped up and knocked over the jury box.

Source: Drama: Alice in Wonderland

They prised the box open with a lever.

Source: New Concept English: Vocabulary On-the-Go, Book Three.

Big Macho wants to open the box.

Source: BlackCat (Beginner) Audiobook

They are also sometimes used to decorate jewellery boxes.

Source: Beijing Normal University Edition High School English (Compulsory 2)

I bought you a big box of wine.

Source: 2018 Best Hits Compilation

For example, see these two camera boxes?

Source: Wall Street Journal

There is a box on my desk.

Source: Airborne English: Everyone speaks English.

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