box — a container with a flat base and sides, typically square or rectangular and having a lid
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a container with a flat base and sides, typically square or rectangular and having a lid
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɑːks/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks every box is a luxury hotel designed specifically for him.
- She opened the mysterious box and found... her lost homework from last semester.
- Please check the box next to your preferred option on the form.
box
NOUN[/bɑːks/]
a container with a flat base and sides, typically square or rectangular and having a lid
She lifted the heavy box onto the kitchen counter and sighed.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Box derives from Ancient Greek pyxos (boxwood tree), which passed through Latin buxus before reaching its modern English form. Originally denoting a small container made from boxwood, the term gradually broadened to refer to all types of containers and receptacles.
Breakdown
pyxos (Ancient Greek: boxwood tree) → buxus (Latin: boxwood/box) → box (English: container). The word's semantic shift reflects the material origin—wooden boxes made specifically from boxwood became the prototype for all box-type containers.
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📝Examples
“My cat thinks every box is a luxury hotel designed specifically for him.”
“She opened the mysterious box and found... her lost homework from last semester.”
“Please check the box next to your preferred option on the form.”
“The delivery box was so big, I could use it as a fort for my weekend plans.”
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