dialog-box
Translation
dialog box
Examples
A dialog-box appeared on the screen.
A dialog box appeared on the screen.
Click 'OK' in the dialog-box to continue.
Click 'OK' in the dialog box to continue.
Grammar Patterns
a dialog box A dialog box asked for my password.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pop-up window, alert box, message box
Etymology
A compound of 'dialog' (a conversation) and 'box' (a container). It's a 'box' for having a 'dialog' with the computer.
Memory Tips
Imagine the computer is 'talking' to you (a dialog) through a small 'box' on the screen.