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

Examples of boxy in a Sentence

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The wide leg pants are cozy and pair well with platform sneakers, while the sweatshirt has a boxy silhouette and a split hem to create the perfect French tuck. Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026 The Recon boasts a powerful 650-horsepower dual motor powertrain and boxy styling. Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 24 Jan. 2026 Kia Soul The distinctively boxy Kia Soul and its hamster pitchmen mark the end of Kia’s quirky era. Robert Duffer, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026 There's really nothing pretty about a boxy hunk of aluminum jutting out of a pickup bed or rattling around behind the main vehicle. New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026 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 1 Feb. 2026.

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