big-box
adjective
: of, relating to, or being a large chain store having a boxlike structure
big box
noun
Examples of big-box in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Barnes & Noble was once the avatar for sinister big-box stores on the march against independent businesses.
—
Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2026
The big-box warehouse chain is partnering with Sesame and IVI RMA to offer self-pay patients expanded access and more affordable care.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
Costco Wholesale — Shares of the big-box retailer dipped less than 1% in the after-hours session.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
With a slew of direct-to-consumer companies offering sofas minus the middle man, and big-box retailers shilling flat-pack options at a fair price point, there are a bunch of budget-friendly options at your disposal.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for big-box
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2026
The big-box warehouse chain is partnering with Sesame and IVI RMA to offer self-pay patients expanded access and more affordable care.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
Costco Wholesale — Shares of the big-box retailer dipped less than 1% in the after-hours session.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
With a slew of direct-to-consumer companies offering sofas minus the middle man, and big-box retailers shilling flat-pack options at a fair price point, there are a bunch of budget-friendly options at your disposal.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for big-box
Cite this Entry
“Big-box.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big-box. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
