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

Beyond the boxing ring, Ali was outspoken about his beliefs when many Black Americans were still fighting to be heard. —Susan Haigh, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026

Candid figure on war, civil rights and religion Beyond the boxing ring, Ali was outspoken about his beliefs when many Black Americans were still fighting to be heard. —Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026

Framed by tropical foliage with views of Phang Nga Bay, this boxing session merges cultural immersion, adrenaline, and the beauty of nature into one session. —Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026

The final slide of her carousel featured a video of her trying her hand at Muay Thai, a form of Thai boxing. —Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 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

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