Box

usgb/bɑːks/
noun

A container made of rigid material to hold things.

He packed all his things into a big box
Visual representation of "box" - A container made of rigid material to hold things

Often appears as...

  • shoe box
  • cardboard box
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Visual representation of "box"
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Physical Sizes

Boxes come in varied sizes; specify when needed to avoid confusion.

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Could you get me a small box for these cupcakes?
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Material Matters

The material of a box can imply its use — cardboard for storage, metal for security.

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We store the tools in a metal box to protect them.
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Cultural Symbolism

Boxes can symbolize mystery or surprise, like in a 'mystery box'.

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The prize will be inside the mystery box!
Visual representation of the word "Box"

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