Box
Pronunciation: /bɔks/
“Box” is a German word. Its 4 meanings in English:
noun
- box (cuboid container); but not as widely used as in English in formal language, perhaps most common for plastic boxes
- loudspeaker (box-like encasing containing one or more loudspeaker devices)
- a stall for a horse (compartment in a stable); not used for a horsebox, which is Pferdeanhänger
- pit (area for refueling and repairing)
Etymology
Borrowed from English box. Doublet of Büchse (“can”) and Buchse (“bushing, connector”).
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