boxier; boxiest
Synonyms of boxynext
: resembling a box
boxiness noun

Examples of boxy in a Sentence

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There's really nothing pretty about a boxy hunk of aluminum jutting out of a pickup bed or rattling around behind the main vehicle. New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026 It is designed to be boxy, durable, and resembles a traditional SUV—think mini-Land Rover. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026 Thompson added even more casual vibes to her top half, throwing on a boxy gray V-neck sweater. Meg Walters, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026 The sleek, white, boxy Base Station is designed to fit in a garage or parking space. Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for boxy

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

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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 27 Jan. 2026.

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