Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Box”?
Learn the singular and plural noun forms, the rule behind the plural, and examples that show the form in context.
Singular and Plural Form of Box
Box is the singular noun form. Boxes is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: A rectangular container, typically made of cardboard, wood, or plastic, used for storing or carrying items.
Why is the Plural of Box “boxes”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Box
Words ending in s, x, z, ch, or sh add -es to form the plural. Example: box → boxes
Plural pattern: regular.
How to Remember the Plural of Box
Just add -s to “box” to make “boxes”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
Singular vs Plural Examples with Box
See box and boxes used in real sentences side by side.
- The package came in a large cardboard box. A1
- She packed her clothes into a wooden box. A1
- The shoebox contained her favorite sneakers. A2
Common Plural Mistakes with Box
Wrong: There is two boxes in the room.
Correct: There are two boxes in the room.
Plural 'boxes' requires 'are' not 'is'.
How to Pronounce Box and Boxes
The vowel sound is /ɑː/, similar to the 'o' in 'off' or 'pot', and the 'x' sounds like /ks/.
Other Words With the Same Plural Pattern as Box
These nouns follow the same regular rule. Click any word to see its plural page.
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Origin and Etymology of Box
Old English 'box', from Latin 'buxus' (the boxwood tree, whose wood was used).
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Box
What is the plural of “box”?
The plural of “box” is “boxes”.
Is “boxes” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.