boxier; boxiest
: resembling a box
boxiness noun

Examples of boxy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Its current bestsellers include wide-leg trousers, boxy shirts and tailored bomber jackets. Miles Socha, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 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, 25 Oct. 2025 The two-door sports a streamlined, boxy design that has, unfortunately, all but disappeared from today’s roads. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025 Baggy jeans, like this wide-leg pair from Amazon, were a popular choice, intentionally styled with button-down shirts, oversized sweaters, or a boxy top and a cropped jacket. Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Boxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boxy. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on boxy

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!