window box

noun

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

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Slate chips replace the usual bark or mulch, and layered plantings, custom window boxes and a medallion set into the rear of the fireplace show the same level of care found indoors. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The decorative window box packaging highlights the show’s memorable Stars Hollow Gazebo. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The process of building a catio can take anywhere from a few days to over a month depending on the size, which can range from a window box to the size of a football field. — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026 Hanging baskets, window boxes, and plants in any type of container need more water than those planted in the garden. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for window box

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

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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 4 Sep. 2026.

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window box

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