boxier; boxiest
: resembling a box
boxiness noun

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The zipper also does not span the entire top of the bag; rather, it is inset about an inch on each side, where a pair of clip-down flaps allows the bag to take on less of a tote shape and more of a boxy profile. Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025 For women, an oversized coat can turn a simple jeans-and-tee look into something instantly polished, while for men, a boxy bomber or longline coat creates a bold, edgy look. Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025 The Almost Famous actress completed the look with a boxy gold clutch, pointed light gray heels and subtle jewelry. Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025 The collection covers the essentials with utilitarian-centric wardrobe must-haves via sweeping trench coats, boxy formal shirts, and oversized shorts. Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for boxy

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of boxy was in 1834

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“Boxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boxy. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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