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

Examples of boxy in a Sentence

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The deeper shade paired with a boxy, oversized fit will make this lightweight denim jacket a standout in your travel wardrobe that can be styled endlessly to instantly make even your simplest outfits look cooler. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026 Sarah Sherman Samuel’s signature squiggles are translated across the Peggy accent chair’s boxy frame, adding some welcome structure to the great outdoors. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026 The boxy 1960s-era former City Hall was ruined by a historic flood in 2023 and demolished. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026 The boxy fit of these Free People pull-on jeans is so chic. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026 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

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“Boxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boxy. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

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