A1noun high_frequency_chunk

Box

🇬🇧 UK /["/bɒks/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/bɑːks/"]/

Meaning of Box

a container made of wood, thick card, metal, etc. with a flat base and sides and often a lid (= cover), used especially for holding solid things

In simple words: A container with flat sides, usually made of cardboard or wood.

Box in a sentence

• I received a large box from my friend.
• Please put the books in the box after you finish reading.
• She used a box to organize her art supplies.
• He won the boxing match and became the champion.
• They decided to box the items carefully for the move.
• The box was too heavy for me to lift by myself.
• You can box your belongings to keep them safe.
• She loves to box during her fitness class.
• The gift came in a beautiful decorated box.
• He used to box professionally before retiring.

How to use Box

Use 'box' in both spoken and written English. It's appropriate for casual and formal contexts, like shipping items or storing goods. Avoid using it in abstract or metaphorical senses unless specified.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'box' as a 'container you can cross', like a gift box.

Related words

Collocations with Box

• rectangular
• square
• upturned
• pile
• stack
• fill
• pack
• pack something in
• be filled with something
• be full of something
• contain something
• in a/​the box
• inside a/​the box
• into a/​the box
• the lid of a box
• rectangular
• square
• upturned
• pile
• stack
• fill
• pack
• pack something in
• be filled with something
• be full of something
• contain something
• in a/​the box
• inside a/​the box
• into a/​the box
• the lid of a box
• appropriate
• relevant
• dialog
• check
• fill in
• mark
• in a/​the box
• into a/​the box
• tick all the boxes
• soundproof
• call
• phone
• in a/​the box
• into a/​the box
• soundproof
• call
• phone
• in a/​the box
• into a/​the box

Synonyms for Box

• container
• case
• carton
• package

Opposites of Box

• bag
• sack

Common mistakes with Box

• Confused with 'crate' – a larger, sturdier container.
• Using 'box' as a verb without context – 'to box' means to package or fight, which can confuse listeners.

Frequently asked questions about Box

What does Box mean?

A container with flat sides, usually made of cardboard or wood.

What is the definition of Box?

a container made of wood, thick card, metal, etc. with a flat base and sides and often a lid (= cover), used especially for holding solid things

How do you use Box in a sentence?

I received a large box from my friend.

Can you give another example of Box?

Please put the books in the box after you finish reading.

What are synonyms for Box?

Common alternatives include container, case, carton, package.

What is the opposite of Box?

Opposite meanings include bag, sack.

What words go with Box?

It commonly pairs with rectangular, square, upturned, pile, stack, fill, pack, pack something in, be filled with something, be full of something, contain something, in a/​the box, inside a/​the box, into a/​the box, the lid of a box, rectangular, square, upturned, pile, stack, fill, pack, pack something in, be filled with something, be full of something, contain something, in a/​the box, inside a/​the box, into a/​the box, the lid of a box, appropriate, relevant, dialog, check, fill in, mark, in a/​the box, into a/​the box, tick all the boxes, soundproof, call, phone, in a/​the box, into a/​the box, soundproof, call, phone, in a/​the box, into a/​the box.

What are common mistakes when using Box?

Confused with 'crate' – a larger, sturdier container. Using 'box' as a verb without context – 'to box' means to package or fight, which can confuse listeners.

How do you pronounce Box?

US: /["/bɑːks/"]/, UK: /["/bɒks/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Box?

Use 'box' in both spoken and written English. It's appropriate for casual and formal contexts, like shipping items or storing goods. Avoid using it in abstract or metaphorical senses unless specified.

What CEFR level is Box?

"Box" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.