noun
- A (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid.
- usage: "he rummaged through a box of spare parts"
- Private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance.
- usage: "the royal box was empty"
- synonyms: loge
- The quantity contained in a box.
- usage: "he gave her a box of chocolates"
- synonyms: boxful
- A predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible.
- usage: "his lying got him into a tight corner"
- synonyms: corner
- A rectangular drawing.
- usage: "the flowchart contained many boxes"
- Evergreen shrubs or small trees.
- synonyms: boxwood
- Any one of several designated areas on a ball field where the batter or catcher or coaches are positioned.
- usage: "the umpire warned the batter to stay in the batter's box"
- The driver's seat on a coach.
- usage: "an armed guard sat in the box with the driver"
- synonyms: box seat
- Separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people.
- usage: "the sentry stayed in his box to avoid the cold"
- A blow with the hand (usually on the ear. )
- usage: "I gave him a good box on the ear"
verb
- Put into a box.
- usage: "box the gift, please"
- synonyms: package
- Hit with the fist.
- usage: "I'll box your ears"
- Engage in a boxing match. .