box lunch
noun
a lunch or light meal packed in a cardboard box or similar container.
box lunches
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pluralof box lunch.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It’s possible to order box lunches in advance, and a galley serves snacks and fresh-baked blueberry buckle.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 22, 2022
After the ceremony, box lunches were passed around, then everyone headed out for another A.T.V. ride.
From New York Times ● Oct. 15, 2021
Bryan Rafanelli, founder of Rafanelli Events, who staged events for the Obamas at the White House, says box lunches and dinners are the way to go.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 12, 2020
During the council meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Rick Mullen suggested volunteers put together box lunches for the social workers to hand out instead of dinners.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 24, 2017
“There are box lunches waiting for you near the exit.”
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
