boxy

adjective

ˈbäk-sē 

boxier; boxiest

: resembling a box

boxiness noun

Examples of boxy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Where the Fitbit Charge 6’s display felt boxy, the Edge is fully rounded, giving it a softer vibe. — Victoria Song, The Verge, 26 Oct. 2026

Obama played with silhouettes in a boxy slate gray blazer with exaggerated padded shoulders in a podcast episode released on October 21. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 22 Oct. 2026

Beyond the sculpted fairing above the cab, Thor's Rize+ RV module is as boxy as the Ford nose, increasing livable volume. — New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026

This cropped take from Yousify has a boxy silhouette that feels fresh and a high funnel neck that adds a little polish without trying too hard. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for boxy

• foxy
• oxy
• proxy
• alkoxy
• deoxy
• epoxy
• ethoxy
• hydroxy
• methoxy
• peroxy
• phenoxy
• dihydroxy