window box

noun

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

Examples of window box in a Sentence

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If your porch has railings or windows nearby, window boxes are another way to layer in greenery without taking up floor space. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026 Annuals are invaluable for adding instant drama to any garden, window box, or hanging basket. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026 Fill a west- or south-facing window box with greens and radishes in the spring. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026 Use planters on the porch or by the entryway and hang window boxes or baskets where space allows. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for window box

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 21 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

window box

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