box
noun
a container, case, or receptacle, usually rectangular, of wood, metal, cardboard, etc., and often with a lid or removable cover.
boxlike
-
a word derived from
box.
Example Sentences
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But the company is also facing nascent competition from rivals including Uber, Tesla, Hyundai and Amazon, whose boxlike Zoox vehicles are waiting on regulatory approval to pick up passengers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
Gehry contributed studios and additional structures that reflect the neighborhood’s industrial roots: corrugated metal siding, simple boxlike volumes and subtle geometric twists.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2025
Renderings suggest a minimalist, boxlike form, approached via a winding path surrounded by grass, bushes and trees.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 12, 2021
Initially, Ron and Mike commissioned a local metal worker to create five boxlike forms out of quarter-inch steel.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 28, 2019
Garlick was a hawker who sold clothing, and had a small boxlike house.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
