Synonyms for

Boxed

Verb / bɑ:kst / Another word for boxed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

enclosed in a box

Synonyms & similar words

boxedin box package unbox packaged encased wrapped contained sealed crated cartoned canned coffined enveloped bundled parcelled barrelled cased

Synonyms by register

Formal

enclosed contained packaged crated

Informal

canned wrapped bagged sealed

Literary

cased coffined shrouded

Antonyms

unrestricted free open loose unconfined unfettered

Common collocations

  • boxed in
  • boxed set
  • boxed wine
  • boxed lunch
  • boxed up
  • boxed off
  • boxed and ready

Word family

noun box
verb box
adjective boxed

Usage note

The adjective 'boxed' often implies being confined or restricted, as in 'boxed in'. It can also refer to items sold in a box, like 'boxed wine'.

Example sentences

  1. I boxed my books for the move.
  2. She boxed the cupcakes for the party.
  3. He boxed the gift and wrapped it with a bow.
  4. We boxed up all the old clothes to donate.
  5. They boxed the fragile items carefully.

Quotes

  • We are all in a box of time and space. - Rosanne Cash
  • I think outside the box. I refuse to be confined to the box. - Candy Crowley
  • I'm not a box. I don't have sides. This is it. One side fits all. - Jarod Kintz

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