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
Greg Risling, a spokesman for the district attorney’s office, said that when Rincon was questioned about inconsistent statements, he “clarified that he found the gun, bullets and drugs on a shoe box top when he lifted up the couch.”
From Los Angeles Times
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
Her first line – which consisted of four pieces: a box top, crop pant, tunic and shell top — didn’t sell well at her first boutique show.
From Forbes
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