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

Examples of boxy in a Sentence

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Mango Sabina Faux Leather Jacket Sleek and boxy, the Mango Sabina Faux Leather Jacket is at the top of my wishlist. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025 Panadila Half-Zip Fleece Pullover This half-zip fleece pullover has all the makings of a trendy silhouette, from its drop shoulders and loose, boxy fit to its collared neckline. Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025 Some of Yoshiki’s memories play back under a layer of film grain, with a warm glow and a boxy aspect, capturing the aesthetics of older anime. Kambole Campbell, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025 Its short overhangs, boxy but round-cornered shape, and stubbed hood all remind one of the Bus of the 1970s. New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for boxy

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 14 Dec. 2025.

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