outbox

¹

or out-box

[ out-boks ]

noun

1. a boxlike tray, basket, or the like, as on a desk, for holding outgoing mail, messages, or work.

outbox

²

[ out-boks ]

verb (used with object)

1. to surpass in boxing:

   I've seen the champ outbox better fighters than this one.

outbox

/ ˈaʊtˌbɒks /

noun

1. (on a computer) a folder in a mailbox in which outgoing messages are stored and displayed
2. a US and Canadian name for out-tray

Word History and Origins

Origin of outbox¹

First recorded in 1970–75; out- + box ¹

Origin of outbox²

First recorded in 1860–65; out- + box ²

Example Sentences

Usyk will be able to outbox and outmanoeuvre him.”

From BBC

Featherweight Raven Chapman: "Fury will outbox Uysk, keeping him long by using his size and reach advantage. Fury will win on points."

From BBC

I should have just gone for it because I could not outbox him for 12 rounds.

From BBC

Dubois can't hope to outbox Usyk over 12 rounds, but he can apply some sensible pressure.

From BBC

He pushed the barn door open and walked over to a box on the desk in there marked outbox.

From Literature