box top
Americannoun
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
The tiny tales were published in 1947 and offered as mail-in premiums in exchange for a Cheerios box top.
From Washington Post
More fun box messaging could be found inside the box top, which bears the words, “Hey, I’m your rolling tray.”
From Los Angeles Times
Kyle pointed to each box top as he cracked the code.
From Literature
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Overhead, the Wonder Dome dissolved into a gigantic, curved Heap box top.
From Literature
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