boxy

adjective

ˈbäk-sē 

boxier; boxiest

: resembling a box

boxiness noun

Examples of boxy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The boxy cut is also a versatile style for dressing up or down, depending on your day’s activities. — Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2026

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

The number one best-selling sweatshirt features a boxy fit and large hood to keep you comfortable amid the chilliest temperatures. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 26 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

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