Box ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Box ( noun )

1. A container typically made of wood, metal, or cardboard, with a lid and typically used for storage or transportation.
2. An area on a form or document where information can be entered.
3. A structure or framework within which something is enclosed or packed.
4. A computer program that provides a basic interface for an operating system and is used to run software applications.
5. A small compartment for a single spectator in a theater or stadium.

Origin:

From middle english 'boxe' and old english 'box', from latin 'buxus', from ancient greek 'πύξος' (púxos), from persian 'بخش' (boxš).

Examples:

1. The package was delivered in a cardboard box yesterday.
2. Please fill out all the boxes on the form.
3. The shipping box was made of wood and was quite heavy.
4. The box that the software came in had a list of system requirements.
5. I bought a box seat for the play, which was very comfortable.

(As a verb)

Box ( verb )

1. A container typically made of wood, metal, or cardboard, with a lid and typically used for storage or transportation.
2. An area on a form or document where information can be entered.
3. A structure or framework within which something is enclosed or packed.
4. A computer program that provides a basic interface for an operating system and is used to run software applications.
5. A small compartment for a single spectator in a theater or stadium.

Origin:

From middle english 'boxe' and old english 'box', from latin 'buxus', from ancient greek 'πύξος' (púxos), from persian 'بخش' (boxš).

Examples:

1. The package was delivered in a cardboard box yesterday.
2. Please fill out all the boxes on the form.
3. The shipping box was made of wood and was quite heavy.
4. The box that the software came in had a list of system requirements.
5. I bought a box seat for the play, which was very comfortable.