: placed or enclosed in a box
boxed foods
a boxed lunch
… arrived at noon on Monday in a cream-colored Ford station wagon with the back end full of boxed religious tracts.B. J. Oliphant
see also box set

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Now, the brand is bringing extra savory goodness to its beloved mac and cheese—in boxed and cup form. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025 Trifecta offers low-glycemic entrées that come boxed and ready to heat and eat. Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 20 Mar. 2025 Franzia Crisp White, California $3 Known for its approachable boxed wines, Franzia offers great value. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025 The boxed set features new sculpts and battle maps. Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for boxed

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1548, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of boxed was circa 1548

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“Boxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boxed. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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