English · Daily Life
box
/bɒks/
[/bɒks/]
a container with flat sides
Beginnernoun
Definition
A box is a container, usually with four flat sides and a lid, used to hold or carry things.
Example
She put the gift inside a small box.
She put the gift inside a small box.
Etymology
From Old English 'box', originally the name of a small container made from boxwood.
How & Where It’s Used
A very common word for any kind of container at home, school, or work.