box set

noun

variants: or boxed set

Updated on: 19 Apr 2018

Definition of box 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

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While 5,000 copies of the vinyl box set will be available, other releases are limited to a run of only 1,000 for distribution nearly worldwide.

— vickie snow jurkowski, Daily Southtown, "Beverly Records ready with exclusive vinyl releases for Record Store Day," 12 Apr. 2018
The series will be published in paperback on June 26 and will be followed by a collectible box set designed by Selznick in September.

— sam gillette, PEOPLE.com, "Harry Potter Is Celebrating Its 20th Anniversary (Seriously!) with New Book Covers — See the Art," 10 Apr. 2018
Sacha Guitry: Four Films (1936-38): Four films by multitalented Sacha Guitry are presented in this limited edition box set with both DVD and Blu-ray.

— chris ball, cleveland.com, "'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' now on DVD and Blu-ray (review)," 1 Apr. 2018
The Casket Lottery is on tour in support and celebration of the re-release of their catalog, available to pre-order individually now, or grab it on Record Store Day in a special box set.

— chris haghirian, kansascity, "This week's five highs: Atmosphere, The Casket Lottery, Timbers, Fathers, Mowglis | The Kansas City Star," 20 Mar. 2018
Five films are newly restored and receive their Blu-ray debut in this box set.

— chris ball, cleveland.com, "Greta Gerwig's 'Lady Bird,' now on DVD and Blu-ray (review)," 16 Mar. 2018
On April 20, Mercury/UMe will release The 20th Century Records Singles (1973-1975), a box set of 10 seven-inch vinyl singles.

— gail mitchell, Billboard, "Isaac Hayes & Barry White Fans Treated to Reissues; Prince Fave Rosie Gaines Honored: R&B/Hip-Hop Briefs," 23 Feb. 2018
Again, this is possible, but did someone, like, take an inventory of every sock, toothbrush, and Leftovers DVD box set Theroux left at Aniston's house and noticed they're all gone?

— christopher rosa, Glamour, "The Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux Breakup Rumors Are Just Getting Absurd," 22 Feb. 2018
Last year, the couple opened up about watching the drama (in addition to Homeland and other shows on box sets) while enjoying takeout.

— erica gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "The Duke of Cambridge and Mother of Dragons Hung Out Last Night," 9 Feb. 2018

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