box set

American

noun

Theater.

a boxlike stage set consisting of flats that form the back wall, side walls, and often the ceiling, painted to represent the interior of a room.

Etymology

Origin of box set

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

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Now, eight months after Brian Wilson’s death in June at age 82, a new box set looks back at the era as an expressive outpouring led by the band’s rejuvenated visionary.

From Los Angeles Times

The group most recently reissued its pivotal, if divisive, 1996 album “Load” in a gigantic box set last year.

From Los Angeles Times

As thrilling as “EPiC” is, this is more or less the same period of Presley’s career covered by last year’s “Sunset Boulevard” box set, which included hours of rehearsal tape from the singer’s preparation for the Vegas residency.

From Los Angeles Times

"If you don't like Bergman, which I know you don't, that's fine. I'm sure he's way too sophisticated for your taste. Should I now get you the box set on Bergman's movies?" messages Allen to Epstein.

From BBC

Elba is a huge fan - the award-winning actor and DJ has curated an official vinyl box set, Fela Kuti Box Set 6, and has publicly compared him to icons such as Sade and Frank Sinatra to illustrate the point that Fela Kuti has his own unique sound.

From BBC

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