red box

¹ American  

[red bahks] / ˈrɛd ˈbɑks /

noun

• red boxes
  plural

1. in the United Kingdom, a type of lockable box, shaped like a briefcase and red in color, in which cabinet ministers and the monarch carry official documents.

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red box ² American  

[red bahks] / ˈrɛd ˈbɑks /

noun

• red boxes
  plural

1. any of various trees of the genus Eucalyptus native to Australia and having reddish wood, especially Eucalyptus polyanthemos.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• red boxes
  plural

Example Sentences

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red box

The limited-edition red box release will reportedly be available at every location, which the company calls a "major milestone."

From Salon ● Feb. 14, 2025

Appearing on a monitor with a red box around their pocket, the official was then directed to a security checkpoint with a Metro security officer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2024

He will continue to plow through official documents, delivered to him daily in a traditional red box.

From New York Times ● Feb. 6, 2024

The biography claims a locked red box of paperwork containing two sealed letters was found at the late-Queen's deathbed - one addressed to then-Prince Charles and another to Sir Edward.

From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2024

“Do you see an open red box of Valentine chocolates?” she asked.

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos