boxier; boxiest
: resembling a box
boxiness noun

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Its boxy, yet luxurious styling sets off a great example of comfort, storage and usage, while still maintaining that luxury, Volvo consumers demand. Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2025 It’s made from a soft linen blend and has a loose, boxy fit for more airflow and less clinging. Emily Weaver, People.com, 19 July 2025 Further investigations revealed the mysterious vessel had a boxy shape, with a bow that looked similar to those found on Great Lakes scow schooners. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 July 2025 From fitted, feminine V-neck cuts to boxy, perfectly oversized silhouettes, this list of white T-shirts has an option for everyone—all for $25 or less. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 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 25 Jul. 2025.

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