box

Definition

Examples

The package arrived in a large box that was slightly damaged.

Word Family

Synonyms

• cartonthe quantity contained in a carton
• cratea rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping
• packagea collection of things wrapped or boxed together

Collocations

• Easy cardboard storage box
  describing cardboard storage box (a stiff moderately thick paper)
• Medium drop suggestions in the box
  to drop suggestions in the box, meaning to let fall to the ground
• Hard think outside the box creatively
  to think outside the box creatively, meaning to judge or regard; look upon; judge
• Very Hard box oneself into a tight corner
  to box oneself into a tight corner, meaning to put into a box
• Medium box office
  to box office, meaning to put into a box