box
UK: bɒks | US: bɑːks
n. a rigid container with flat sides, typically square or rectangular
n. an enclosed area or compartment (e.g., theater box, penalty box)
vt. to pack or enclose in a box
vt. to fight competitively in the sport of boxing
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The word "box" traces back to Old English box (a container), derived from Late Latin buxis, which originated from Greek pyxis (a box made of boxwood). The term evolved from referring specifically to wooden containers to encompassing any rigid, square-shaped receptacle. The verb form ("to box") emerged later, linked to the idea of confinement or structured combat within a defined space.
She packed the books into a cardboard box.
He reserved a private box at the opera house.
Please box these items for shipping.
The athlete trained hard to box in the championship.
The jury sat in a separate box during the trial.