noun

1. any of various kinds of containers, usually rectangular and lidded, made of cardboard, wood, or other stiff material; case; carton
2. the contents or capacity of a box
3. Chiefly Brit. a gift, esp. a Christmas present, in a box

4. Etymology: < the toolbox under the seat

   the driver's seat on a coach
5. a boxlike thing, opening, or compartment
6. a small, enclosed group of seats, as in a theater, stadium, etc.
7. a small booth or shelter for persons on outdoor duty a sentry box
8. a small country house used by sportsmen a grouse box
9. box stall
10. a space or section for a certain person or group a press box, jury box
11. 1. a short newspaper article or advertisement enclosed in borders
    2. any of the enclosed sets of lines and spaces on a printed form
12. ☆ Chiefly Brit., Informal television or a television set: used with the
13. Slang the vulva or vagina: somewhat vulgar
14. ☆ Baseball any of certain designated areas outlined on the playing field for the batter, catcher, and first-base and third-base coaches
15. Mech. a protective casing for a part a journal box

Etymology: ME & OE, a container, box < VL buxis < L buxus, boxwood < Gr pyxos

transitive verb

1. to provide with a box
2. to put into a box, etc., as for storage or shipment
3. to boxhaul

adjective

1. shaped or made like a box
2. packaged in a box