boxier; boxiest
: resembling a box
boxiness noun

Examples of boxy in a Sentence

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The look, part of the designer’s fall 2025 ready-to-wear collection, featured a soft cream color and exaggerated wide-leg pants with a boxy top. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 May 2025 From the boxy cars to the music of the Spinners and the Stooges to offhand chatter about Linda Lovelace, these artifacts give the show an element of retro escapism. Judy Berman, Time, 12 May 2025 The pieces are crafted in couture level lace, beading and tweed fabrics and designed in easy shapes like a simple slip, a hoodie and boxy jacket. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 8 May 2025 Business Casual Business codes have come a long way from the boxy office wear of the past. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 7 May 2025 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 28 May. 2025.

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