box
3 antonyms and opposites of box, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A rigid container, typically rectangular, with a lid or flaps, used to hold or transport things.
Antonyms
How to use box
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Traces back through Old English "box" and Late Latin "buxis" to Ancient Greek "pyxis," a small container originally made of boxwood.
Full origin of box →Frequently asked questions
What does “box” mean?
The word “box” means a rigid container, typically rectangular, with a lid or flaps, used to hold or transport things. In plain terms, a container for holding things, or the sport of fighting with the fists.
How do you pronounce “box”?
“Box” is pronounced boks (/bɑks/ in IPA).
How do you use “box” in a sentence?
Here is “box” used in a sentence: “She packed her books into a cardboard box before the move.”
What is the opposite of “box”?
The opposite of “box” — its antonyms — are unbox, uncase and unpack.
What part of speech is “box”?
Depending on how it is used, “box” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “box” come from?
The word “box” comes from Ancient Greek. Traces back through Old English "box" and Late Latin "buxis" to Ancient Greek "pyxis," a small container originally made of boxwood.
Is “box” a common word?
“Box” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “box” have?
“Box” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a rigid container, typically rectangular, with a lid or flaps, used to hold or transport things.
What is the difference between a box and a carton?
A carton is a box made of cardboard or thin card, usually for packaging goods such as milk, eggs, or juice. Box is the broader word and covers containers made of wood, plastic, metal, or card. So every carton is a box, but a wooden or plastic box is not a carton.
What are the types of boxes?
Boxes are usually described by material or purpose, including cardboard boxes for moving and posting, wooden crates for heavy goods, plastic storage boxes, gift boxes, toolboxes, and shoeboxes. They range from tiny jewellery boxes to large packing cases, but all are rigid containers made to hold or carry things.
What is an example of a box?
A cardboard moving box is a classic example, a rigid, rectangular container with flaps that fold shut on top. Other everyday examples include a shoebox, a gift box, a toolbox, and a cereal box. Each is a stiff-sided container used to hold, store, or transport its contents.