Definition

Noun: - The quantity contained in a box: The full amount or capacity that a box can hold.

Usage

The word "boxful" is used to specify a quantity measured by the container that holds it. It emphasizes the container (the box) being full of its contents. It is a countable noun.

Examples

• Noun:
  • He brought a boxful of old letters down from the attic.
  • We harvested a boxful of tomatoes from the garden.
  • She received a boxful of books from her favorite author.

Advanced Usage

• "a boxful of [something]": This is the standard construction. It can refer to a literal, physical box or be used more informally to indicate a large, assorted quantity.
  • The donation center collected a boxful of warm coats for the shelter.
  • His excuse was just a boxful of lies. (Figurative use implying a large quantity of falsehoods)

Variants and Related Words

• Box (n): The container itself.
  • She packed the dishes into a sturdy box.
• Boxload (n): Similar to "boxful," emphasizing the load or quantity a box can carry.
  • They delivered a boxload of supplies.

Synonyms

• Box (when used in the context of "a box of [something]").
• Crateful: The quantity contained in a crate.
• Cartonful: The quantity contained in a carton.

Notes

"Boxful" is a compound noun formed from "box" + the suffix "-ful," which means "full of" or "the amount that fills." Similar words include "spoonful," "handful," and "roomful." It is less common than simply using the phrase "a box of," but it places a slightly stronger emphasis on the container being full.

Noun

1. the quantity contained in a box
   • he gave her a box of chocolates