boxier; boxiest
: resembling a box
boxiness noun

Examples of boxy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Polished Player This relaxed boxy polo and pleated skirt combination is simple and elegant. Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 26 Apr. 2024 The collection presented was filled with oversized suede handbags in brown and mustard yellow–additional highlights included a colorful assortment of sunglasses, structured outerwear, and boxy medium-sized bags. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 24 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for boxy 

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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 3 May. 2024.

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