window box

noun

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

Examples of window box in a Sentence

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Put them in a window box that gets morning sun and light afternoon shade. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026 Add them to flower pots, hanging baskets, window boxes, vases, or use them to arrange your own wreath. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026 Many herbs are colorful and attractive enough to hold their own in window boxes and porch planters. Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026 When shopping for annuals for your pots, window boxes, and garden beds, take a cue from horticulture pro Becky Lacy and choose plants with nonstop color. Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for window box

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Window box.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/window%20box. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

window box

noun
: a box for growing plants in or by a window
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