boxing

1 of 2

noun (1)

box·​ing ˈbäk-siŋ How to pronounce boxing (audio)
: the art of attack and defense with the fists practiced as a sport

boxing

2 of 2

noun (2)

1
: an act of enclosing in a box
2
: a boxlike enclosure : casing
3
: material used for boxes and casings

Examples of boxing in a Sentence

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The content of its productions has included legitimate theater, vaudeville, burlesque, striptease, movies (many X-rated), classical music and jazz as well as occasional forays into boxing, bodybuilding and politics. Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025 Frampton is adored in Irish boxing circles as a gritty fighter who claimed belts in two divisions without ever straying far from his working-class roots. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025 Her latest headline-making move is challenging Bop House founder Sophie Rain to a $60 million boxing match. Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025 The post appeared to show at least four vehicles the boxing champion purchased in July. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for boxing

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1711, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1542, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of boxing was in 1542

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“Boxing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boxing. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

boxing

noun
box·​ing
ˈbäk-siŋ
: the sport of fighting with the fists

Medical Definition

boxing

noun
box·​ing ˈbäk-siŋ How to pronounce boxing (audio)
: construction of the base of a dental cast by building up the walls of an impression while preserving important landmarks

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