kick·box·ing
ˈkik-ˌbäk-siŋ 
: boxing in which boxers are permitted to kick with bare feet as in karate
Examples of kickboxing in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Brett Appley, New York Times, 14 June 2026
That includes disciplines such as Brazilian jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, wrestling and judo.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Having operated on the 5418 Crossings Drive for three years, the gym previously offered boxing, kickboxing, exhibition matches and resistance training.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
That April, Andrew won the kickboxing world championship for a fourth time.
—Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for kickboxing
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Noun
Obviously, one of them is Alex Pereira, who has made a career out of kickboxing both inside and outside the UFC.
—Brett Appley, New York Times, 14 June 2026
That includes disciplines such as Brazilian jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, wrestling and judo.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Having operated on the 5418 Crossings Drive for three years, the gym previously offered boxing, kickboxing, exhibition matches and resistance training.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
That April, Andrew won the kickboxing world championship for a fourth time.
—Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for kickboxing
Cite this Entry
“Kickboxing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kickboxing. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
