boxing

1 of 3

noun (1)

box·​ing ˈbäk-siŋ 

: the art of attack and defense with the fists practiced as a sport

boxing

2 of 3

noun (2)

1

: an act of enclosing in a box

2

: a boxlike enclosure : casing

3

: material used for boxes and casings

boxing

3 of 3

present participle of box entry 2, box entry 3, box entry 6

Examples of boxing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

This poignant and beautifully acted boxing film starring the great but underrated actor Stacy Keach is among the true classics of the 20th century. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 Sep. 2026

People who have never been to a boxing match want to come and see Katie Taylor. — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

One kid wants to make a supernatural fantasy, another a gangster movie, another a boxing movie. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2026

Sports remains the third pillar of the country strategy, according to Oishi, who cites Prime Video’s existing rights to MLB, NBA and live boxing coverage in Japan. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Sep. 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