boxer

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noun (1)

box·​er ˈbäk-sər 

1

: a person who engages in the sport of boxing

2

boxers plural : boxer shorts

boxer

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noun (2)

: one that makes boxes or packs things in boxes

boxer

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noun (3)

: any of a German breed of compact medium-sized dogs with a short usually fawn or brindled coat

Boxer

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noun (4)

Box·​er ˈbäk-sər 

: a member of a Chinese secret society that in 1900 attempted by violence to drive foreigners out of China and to force Chinese converts to renounce Christianity

Synonyms

Noun (1)

• fighter
• gladiator
• prizefighter
• pug
• pugilist

Examples of boxer in a Sentence

Noun (1)

that boxer is quite famous for being the youngest heavyweight champion ever

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

As a professional boxer, Holm, 43, compiled a 33-2 record with 9 KOs. —Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025

Jordan is an executive producer on the project, which is set in the Delphi Gym and will follow young boxers who train there. —Joe Otterson, Variety, 13 May 2025

Much like a boxer, St. Laurence’s Adrian Perez took the punch and responded in kind. —Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025

Boxing legend Evander Holyfield and current boxer Conor Benn were in attendance, both offering their time to the commentator and his cameraman. —Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun (3)

German, from English boxer entry 1

Noun (4)

approximately translation of Chinese (Beijing) yìhé juǎn, literally, righteous harmonious fist

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1671, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1546, in the meaning defined above

Noun (3)

1903, in the meaning defined above

Noun (4)

1899, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing boxer

• boxer briefs
• boxer shorts

Kids Definition

boxer

1 of 2 noun

box·​er ˈbäk-sər 

: one that engages in the sport of boxing

boxer

2 of 2 noun

: any of a German breed of medium-sized dogs with a smooth coat and a short square face