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Definition of boxroom

boxroom

/ˈbɑːksˌruːm/
box · room
Plural:boxrooms
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boxroom Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

British A very small room in a house, originally used for storing boxes and luggage, and often used as a small single bedroom or study.

Example

"We converted the upstairs boxroom into a compact home office with a built-in desk."

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• Nearby Words

boxing
boxlike
boxout
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boxset
boxspring

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century as a compound of 'box' and 'room', originally referring to a small room in a British house set aside for storing trunks, boxes, and luggage.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Boxroom. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/boxroom
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