box

/bˈɑks/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
“he rummaged through a box of spare parts”
private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance
“the royal box was empty”
the quantity contained in a box
“he gave her a box of chocolates”
a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible
“his lying got him into a tight corner”
a rectangular drawing
“the flowchart contained many boxes”
evergreen shrubs or small trees
any one of several designated areas on a ball field where the batter or catcher or coaches are positioned
“the umpire warned the batter to stay in the batter's box”
the driver's seat on a coach
“an armed guard sat in the box with the driver”
separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people
“the sentry stayed in his box to avoid the cold”
a blow with the hand (usually on the ear)
“I gave him a good box on the ear”

verb

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