boxing

1 of 2

noun (1)

box·​ing ˈbäk-siŋ 

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Watkins also told the publication that viewers should expect stories about the boxing great that have never been told before. —Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026

The first Season will span the early years of Ali’s boxing career. —Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 14 June 2026

The president has a particularly close association with combat sports, though, staging boxing matches at his Atlantic City properties starting in the 1980s before partnering with the UFC. —Zac Anderson, USA Today, 14 June 2026

The Tribune organized an amateur boxing tournament that would be the foundation of the Golden Gloves. —Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1711, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1542, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing boxing

• boxing glove
• letter boxing

Kids Definition

boxing

noun

box·​ing

ˈbäk-siŋ

: the sport of fighting with the fists

Medical Definition

boxing

noun

box·​ing ˈbäk-siŋ 

: construction of the base of a dental cast by building up the walls of an impression while preserving important landmarks