window box

noun

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

Examples of window box in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Dracaena Popular varieties of dracaenas, like ‘Dragon Tree,’ the ‘Corn’ plant, and ‘Lemon Lime,’ are often grown in porch planters and window boxes as foliage plants. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026

Use the 12 fluffy bundles to fill outdoor planters near your entryway, add them to window boxes, or tuck them into existing wreath setups for extra volume. — Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026

Slate chips replace the usual bark or mulch, and layered plantings, custom window boxes and a medallion set into the rear of the fireplace show the same level of care found indoors. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

The decorative window box packaging highlights the show’s memorable Stars Hollow Gazebo. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for window box

• aftershocks
• chatterbox
• chickenpox
• equinox
• firebox
• goldilocks
• hollyhocks
• interlocks
• orthodox
• paradox
• tomahawks
• balks

Kids Definition

window box

noun

: a box for growing plants in or by a window