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Definition of boxful
boxful
/ˈbɑːks.fʊl/
box · ful
Plural:boxfuls
boxful Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
5
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
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• noun
1
The amount or quantity that a box can hold.
Example
"She donated a whole boxful of vintage paperbacks to the local library."
Synonyms
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Both "boxfuls" and "boxesful" are accepted plural forms in standard English, though "boxfuls" is significantly more common in modern usage.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Boxful. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/boxful