box

[bɑːks]

Definition:
1. A (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid.
2. A rectangular drawing.
3. Hit with the fist.

'box' example sentence:

1. We seem to have collected an enormous number of boxes.
2. She sat on an upturned box.
3. Turn the box on its side.
4. The box office takings are up on last week.
5. Put a cross in the appropriate box.
6. He reached into the cardboard box beside him.
7. Can you help me with this box?
8. I untied the bow and unwrapped the small box.
9. He opened the box gingerly and looked inside.
10. Let us get those boxes down for you.
11. The instructions on the box are very confusing.
12. I had a whole box of chocolates and pigged the lot!
13. She tore the cellophane wrapping off the box.
14. We put a notice on the side of the box.
15. Keep the box in an upright position.
16. All the electronics are housed in a waterproof box.
17. She kept all the letters in a box.
18. Could you just help me with this box, please?
19. He puts his loose change in a money box for the children.
20. She glued the label onto the box.
21. He unlatched the box and sorted through the papers.
22. Safety deposit boxes are available at a supplement.
23. Only traffic turning right may enter the box.
24. She piled the boxes one on top of the other.
25. The inside of the box was blue.
26. The box sat unopened on the shelf.
27. This box is very awkward for one person to carry.
28. Inside the box was a gold watch.
29. Come and help me lift this box.
30. The box is too heavy for me to lift.
31. The box was stamped with the maker's name.
32. The maker's name was stamped in gold on the box.
33. Jim watched the game from a private box.
34. They were all given a box to carry.
35. The box was fastened with a rusty wire.
36. Put it in a box and tape it up securely.
37. I called him from the phone box on the corner.
38. He opened the box and out jumped a frog.
39. The box will do fine as a table.
40. He was once the great white hope of British boxing.
41. Can you put your books all together in this box?
42. Shaerl trudged toward them, hugging a large box.
43. She was holding a large box.
44. Let yourself out and post the keys through the letter box.
45. The box fitted neatly into the drawer.
46. This court case could open a Pandora's box of similar claims.
47. Can you reach that box down for me?
48. Can you reach me down that box?