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box

n. countable
A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈbɑks// UK //bˈɒks// box Archaic General-service Humorous Informal Slang Vulgar

n. a container with straight sides, a flat bottom, and often a lid. You use it to hold or store things.

n. a container, typically rectangular, made of a rigid material like cardboard, wood, or plastic, used for holding or storing items.


SIMPLE

She puts her old photos in a box.

CONTEXTUAL

We packed all the books into a large cardboard box before moving house.

COMPLEX

The antique music box, crafted from polished mahogany, held not only the intricate mechanism but also a century of unspoken family memories.

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