shadowbox.
A diorama or shallow display case, usually with a glass front.
Meaning & usage
A diorama or shallow display case, usually with a glass front.
A rectangular display area that is set off with a frame or drop shadow.
A box with a light inside used for reading X-ray images.
A shade that surrounds a lit display or screen to make it easier to read in bright environments.
Where this word comes from
From shadow + box (“cuboid container”).
To display in a shadowbox.
Where this word comes from
From shadow + box (“cuboid container”).
To practice moves without an actual opponent, often in front of a mirror.
He was shadowboxing to keep fit and practice before the big fight.
To engage in evasive maneuvers; to avoid addressing something directly.
To argue with an imaginary enemy.
Where this word comes from
From shadow + box (“to fight in a boxing match”).
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.