English dictionary
box
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a blow with the hand (usually on the ear)
noun
- a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
noun
- separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people
noun
- private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance
noun
- the driver's seat on a coach
noun
- any one of several designated areas on a ball field where the batter or catcher or coaches are positioned
noun
- evergreen shrubs or small trees
noun
- the quantity contained in a box
noun
- a rectangular drawing
noun
- a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible
verb
- engage in a boxing match
verb
- hit with the fist
verb
- put into a box
Example sentences
I gave him a good box on the ear
he rummaged through a box of spare parts
the sentry stayed in his box to avoid the cold
the royal box was empty
an armed guard sat in the box with the driver
the umpire warned the batter to stay in the batter's box
he gave her a box of chocolates
the flowchart contained many boxes
his lying got him into a tight corner
I'll box your ears!
box the gift, please