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

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Amid archival research for the songwriter’s 2010 career retrospective box set, On the Rural Route 7609, it was revealed that the two American kids raised in the heartland are an interracial couple. Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026 It was initially offered in 2003’s deluxe Alien Quadrilogy home video DVD box set. Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 Apr. 2026 Meanwhile, the 35-gallon deck box or this 2-piece deck box set that doubles as seating are both perfect for smaller patios. Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026 Other items in the canvas swag bag included a Quick Flick lip balm, Hunter candle, Love Tea gift box set and Funday sweets, the Daily Mail reported. Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026 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 3 May. 2026.

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