boxier; boxiest
: resembling a box
boxiness noun

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Think boxy everyday sweaters, velvet ballet flats, riding boots and cardigans. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 30 Nov. 2024 This high-quality hoodie features an oversized boxy fit with metal zip hardware and cotton drawcord. Josh Max, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024 Yet the taste of most BMW customers of the day would never be sated by the boxy 02. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024 The low, boxy SUV features a smooth, curved roofline and active aerodynamics underneath to balance airflow. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024 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 5 Dec. 2024.

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