box social

noun

A fundraising event in which boxes are decorated and filled with meals for two (traditionally by women) and others (traditionally men) bid on them, anticipating a meal with the preparer.

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Meanings

nounbox social (plural box socials)

plural box socials

  1. USA fundraising event in which boxes are decorated and filled with meals for two (traditionally by women) and others (traditionally men) bid on them, anticipating a meal with the preparer.
  2. UKhistoricalA Victorian social event for young people.
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