big-box
adjective
: of, relating to, or being a large chain store having a boxlike structure
big box
noun
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The 20-mile barrier island is devoid of high-rises and big-box stores, but has plenty in the way of family- and pet-friendly fun thanks to wide, dog-friendly beaches, 17 miles of paved bike trails, and lots of excellent restaurants where furry friends are invited to join the dinner party.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Reimagining the haunted-house story within the context of a big-box store, Horrorstör takes place in Orsk, a furniture superstore much like IKEA, which begins to be plagued by unexplained phenomena, with broken furniture, mysterious messes, and inexplicable damage appearing overnight.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
There's definitely no global chain drug store or big-box retailer to hit up in a pinch.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
Many companies, including the big-box warehouse chain Costco, have already lined up in lower courts to demand refunds.
—Lindsay Whitehurst, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Reimagining the haunted-house story within the context of a big-box store, Horrorstör takes place in Orsk, a furniture superstore much like IKEA, which begins to be plagued by unexplained phenomena, with broken furniture, mysterious messes, and inexplicable damage appearing overnight.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
There's definitely no global chain drug store or big-box retailer to hit up in a pinch.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
Many companies, including the big-box warehouse chain Costco, have already lined up in lower courts to demand refunds.
—Lindsay Whitehurst, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for big-box
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“Big-box.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big-box. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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