box room

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a small room used for storing boxes, luggage, and other household items, especially in a British home

   We keep the suitcases and winter coats in the box room.

2. 2
   noun

   a very small bedroom, especially one originally intended for storage

   The narrow box room became a bedroom for their youngest child.

Formed in British English from box and room, originally referring to a room where trunks, boxes, and other household goods were stored. The closed spelling boxroom is also used.

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