Box

Pronunciation: /bɑks/

Definitions of box

noun a container with a flat base and sides, typically square or rectangular, used for storing or transporting items

Example Sentences

A1 I put my toys in a box.

A2 She received a mysterious box in the mail.

B1 The delivery man carried a heavy box up the stairs.

B2 The box contained valuable antiques from the 18th century.

C1 The box was securely locked with a combination code.

C2 The intricate design on the box was hand-carved by a master craftsman.

Examples of box in a Sentence

formal Please make sure to label the contents of each box before storing them in the warehouse.

informal Can you help me move this heavy box to the other room?

slang I scored a new pair of sneakers in the mystery box I bought online.

figurative Thinking outside the box is essential for coming up with creative solutions.

Grammatical Forms of box

• past tense: boxed
• plural: boxes
• comparative: boxier
• superlative: boxiest
• present tense: box
• future tense: will box
• perfect tense: have boxed
• continuous tense: is boxing
• singular: box
• positive degree: box
• infinitive: to box
• gerund: boxing
• participle: boxed

Origin and Evolution of box

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'box' originates from the Old English word 'box', which referred to a container or receptacle.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'box' has evolved to refer not only to a container but also to a shape or structure that resembles a container, such as a square or rectangular shape. The term is now commonly used in various contexts, including boxing as a sport, checkboxes in forms, and gift boxes.