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box top

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noun

  1. the top of a box; the upper portion of a boxed product, which may contain the expiration date, product identification, proof of purchase, or special voucher.

Etymology

Origin of box top

1935–40

Example Sentences

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A knitting group paid tribute with a post box top showing the girls as three angels and charity football matches and many fundraising events have been held for those affected.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2024

The tiny tales were published in 1947 and offered as mail-in premiums in exchange for a Cheerios box top.

From Washington Post • Nov. 22, 2021

He pointed a stubby finger at the lettering on the box top.

From Nature • Jul. 8, 2014

On cue, my brother would pop a box top and express relief that it was just another cache of newspapers—a quick lateral to the recycling bin.

From Slate • Oct. 20, 2011

Kyle pointed to each box top as he cracked the code.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein

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