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

Examples of boxy in a Sentence

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The museum has deconstructed the traditional, boxy narrative of art history and rendered the story itself a matter of curves and continuities. Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026 Curved edges instead of boxy, straight-line layouts also soften boundaries and create a sense of flow that makes a garden feel more expansive. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026 Curved edges instead of boxy layouts trick the eye into seeing more room. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026 Recreate that same look with this linen top that has a similar square neckline, boxy silhouette, and lightweight fabric. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 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 24 Apr. 2026.

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