window box

noun

: a box designed to hold soil for growing plants at a windowsill

Examples of window box in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The mini figure measures 3 3/4 inches and comes in a window box for gifting or display. Tim Chan, Variety, 16 Aug. 2024 Researchers found that homes with a window box get 48% more saves and 52% more shares per day compared to similar homes on Zillow without the feature. Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 1 Aug. 2024 Window Box This one makes sense because a window box filled with cheerful flowers can add curb appeal. Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 1 Aug. 2024 Grant told Barry his flat was burgled, microphones were put in his window boxes and dropped into his car, and medical records of him and the mothers of his children were stolen from NHS databases. Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for window box 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'window box.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of window box was in 1839

Dictionary Entries Near window box

Cite this Entry

“Window box.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/window%20box. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.

Kids Definition

window box

noun
: a box for growing plants in or by a window
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!