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 ● 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
In those days, the tiles were placed face down in the box top during play.
From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2012
Constantine put the box top down and looked over the pieces again.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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