English · Daily Life
boxes
/ˈbɒksɪz/
[/ˈbɒksɪz/]
plural of box
Beginnernoun
Definition
Boxes is the plural form of box, meaning more than one container with flat sides used to hold things.
Example
We packed all our books into three big boxes.
We packed all our books into three big boxes.
Etymology
From Old English 'box', the plural adds '-es' because the word ends in '-x'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for packing, moving, or storing objects in everyday life.