box set

noun

Theater.

1. a boxlike stage set consisting of flats that form the back wall, side walls, and often the ceiling, painted to represent the interior of a room.

Word History and Origins

Origin of box set¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

A box set of Beethoven’s nine symphonies is, though not indispensable—there are hundreds of recorded cycles already—evidence that his orchestra is among the world’s top ensembles.

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For that, you’ll have to pick up a copy of the “Nebraska ‘82 – Expanded Edition” box set, released on October 24.

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This 4 CD box set gives you a newly remastered version of “Nebraska,” a CD of outtakes, the much-awaited “Electric Nebraska,” and a Blu-ray of a new performance film featuring a solo acoustic performance of the entire “Nebraska” album from start to finish.

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And while the film of the solo performance of “Nebraska” is beautifully shot and well-performed, it doesn’t feel like the performance actually adds anything to one’s understanding of the record, or at least not enough to add to the price of this box set.

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The “Power to the People” box set affords listeners an expansive and, indeed, immersive experience when it comes to the Lennons’ August 30, 1972, “One to One” benefit concerts at New York City’s Madison Square Garden.

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