box lunch
Americannoun
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box lunches
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of box lunch
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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“He charged 25 cents, and they got a box lunch in the deal,” says John Murdy, known today as the architect of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2023
Her father, despite being partially impaired by a stroke, would buy her a box lunch with cod.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 11, 2021
“Trade is always going to continue,” Reinhart said over a box lunch in a conference room overlooking the sprawling port.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 26, 2019
Having seen a McCann box lunch brainstorming session, it’s pretty clear that he’d rather reign in hell than serve in advertising heaven.
From Slate ● May 4, 2015
Most of the kids follow Ms. Cherry into the pizza line, except Chin and I have box lunch.
From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins
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