Definition of box

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • box is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • box is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
  • box is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of box


  • private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance (noun)

    Examples

    1. the royal box was empty

    Synonyms

    1. loge
  • put into a box (verb)

    Examples

    1. box the gift, please

    Synonyms

    1. package
  • the driver's seat on a coach (noun)

    Examples

    1. an armed guard sat in the box with the driver

    Synonyms

    1. box seat
  • the quantity contained in a box (noun)

    Examples

    1. he gave her a box of chocolates

    Synonyms

    1. boxful
  • evergreen shrubs or small trees (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. boxwood
  • a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. corner
  • a blow with the hand (usually on the ear) (noun)

    Examples

    1. I gave him a good box on the ear
  • any one of several designated areas on a ball field where the batter or catcher or coaches are positioned (noun)

    Examples

    1. the umpire warned the batter to stay in the batter's box
  • a rectangular drawing (noun)

    Examples

    1. the flowchart contained many boxes
  • a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid (noun)

    Examples

    1. he rummaged through a box of spare parts
  • engage in a boxing match (verb)
  • hit with the fist (verb)

    Examples

    1. I'll box your ears!
  • separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people (noun)

    Examples

    1. the sentry stayed in his box to avoid the cold

See definition of box in Merriam Webster