box social

American  

noun

1. a social event, usually to raise funds, at which individually prepared and contributed box lunches or dinners are auctioned off to the participants, the highest bidder in each case often having the privilege of sharing the meal with its preparer.

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Etymology

Origin of box social

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30

Example Sentences

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From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

Other works explore social dynamics, such as Fethi Sahraoui’s “Stadiumphilia” series.

From Washington Post • Aug. 24, 2022

Nonetheless, Chinese users have enjoyed a rare avenue to reach international colleagues and explore social networks abroad, albeit with limits imposed at the behest of their government.

From Slate • Oct. 15, 2021

While each entry brings new characters and storylines, the games often explore social and cultural dynamics with more than a tinge of melancholy.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2021

Each year, the university holds a program for freshmen known as Odyssey, in which students explore social justice issues.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson