box set

noun

variants or boxed set
: a collection of related items packaged together in a box and sold as a single unit
The box set includes all of the band's albums and singles.
a 10-DVD boxed set of the television show's first season
a 4-volume box set

Examples of box set in a Sentence

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In addition to the political commentary, Young has continued to keep fans updated on his archival projects, including progress on the upcoming fourth installment of his Archive Series box sets, which compile unreleased recordings and historical material from across his career. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Jan. 2026 Fans in Mexico and Brazil will have access to a 40-activity classroom box set, family micro-learning WhatsApp cards, and interactive posters to help track new routines and habits. Sarah Scott, Parents, 8 Jan. 2026 Disney and Lucasfilm really went all out with this one, and Star Wars fanatics who aren’t strict purists won't find a better box set right now. Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 28 Dec. 2025 This staggering 191-track box set offers a full spread of goodies no fan could resist. Ew Staff November 25, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for box set

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of box set was in 1894

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“Box set.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/box%20set. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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