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
Overhead, the Wonder Dome dissolved into a gigantic, curved Heap box top.
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
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