Boxful Meaning in English
word
ˈbɑksˌfʊl
BAHKS-fool
bˈɒksfəl
BOKS-fuhl
Definition
The amount that a box can contain or all the things that fill a box.
Usage & Nuances
Used as a noun, often with 'of', e.g., 'a boxful of chocolates'. Refers to any box size, not a standard measurement. Not as common in informal speech; similar to 'handful', 'bagful'.
Spanish: caja llena - una cajaPortuguese (BR): caixa cheia - uma caixaPortuguese (PT): caixa cheia - uma caixaChinese (Simplified): 一箱Chinese (Traditional): 一箱Hindi: एक डिब्बा भरArabic: صندوق كاملBengali: এক বাক্স ভর্তিRussian: коробка - коробка (полная чего-либо)Japanese: 箱一杯 - 箱いっぱいVietnamese: một hộp đầy - một hộpKorean: 상자 가득 - 한 상자Turkish: bir kutu dolusuUrdu: ایک ڈبہ بھرIndonesian: sebox penuh - satu kotak
Example Sentences
We bought a boxful of crayons for the art class.
basic
She has a boxful of old photos.
basic
I sent him a boxful of books.
basic
There’s a boxful of snacks in the kitchen if you’re hungry.
natural
He carried a boxful of tools out to the garage.
natural
Don’t open a boxful of memories unless you’re ready for a trip down memory lane.
natural