big-box
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of big-box
First recorded in 1990–95
Example Sentences
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Footwear giants like Dr. Martens have repeatedly taken online big-box sellers to court over boot designs, while luxury house Christian Louboutin spent years in global litigation defending its signature red soles against high-street copycats.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
The company said last year that opening one costs about $500,000, a fraction of a big-box store’s price tag.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
A separate price-cut announcement from the big-box chain on Monday did not mention the government.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
The most straightforward explanation for its emergence is that, for big-box retailers, the 4th quarter of the financial year is the biggest and busiest, while summer tends to be quieter.
From Salon ● Jun. 30, 2026
But California Coastkeeper Alliance and other nonprofit groups submitted petitions to regional water officials across the state this week demanding they begin regulating commercial properties such as big-box stores, auto dealers and industrial parks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
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