boxier; boxiest
Synonyms of boxynext
: resembling a box
boxiness noun

Examples of boxy in a Sentence

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The long white car was a stark contrast to the boxy, brown and blue Oldsmobile and Chevrolet sedans that lined Houston Avenue, a tidy working-class street just south of Boston. Literary Hub, 17 June 2026 Though technically not decor, at nearly 50% off, this boxy Parachute pillow is too good a deal not to mention. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026 The Tna Soft Feels Clubhouse Jersey is ultra-soft and lightweight—and somehow flattering despite its boxy fit. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026 What do the three garments—an A-line mini dress, gathered skirt and boxy top—that make up Eileen Fisher’s forthcoming collection have in common? Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 9 June 2026 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 20 Jun. 2026.

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