box

Meanings

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
• 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

• put into a box
  • "box the gift, please"
• hit with the fist
  • "I'll box your ears!"
• engage in a boxing match

Synonyms

box seat, boxful, boxwood, corner, loge, package

Antonyms

unbox