box lunch

A "box lunch" is a convenient meal option commonly used for work, school, or travel, often packed in a container for easy transport.

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Definition

B1General

(common)A meal packed in a container, typically a box, for convenient transport and consumption.

Example

She brought a box lunch to work to save time and money.
The school provides box lunches for field trips.

B2Asia

(regional)A pre-prepared meal sold by vendors, often including rice, meat, and vegetables, commonly bought by office workers.

Example

In Japan, many people buy box lunches from convenience stores.
The vendor sells delicious box lunches to the office crowd every day.

Similar

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