boxier; boxiest
: resembling a box
boxiness noun

Examples of boxy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This might not seem like the case from the minimalistic exterior, which features a boxy design highlighted by sharp lines and plain-white paint. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2024 The boxy exterior design stands out in a sea of sleeker midsize SUVs. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 19 Mar. 2024 Bieber arrived for dinner at Craig’s in her boxy, $80,000 Tesla Cybertruck, creating a very stark juxtaposition with her clothing choice. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2024 The two stood in front of a clay model of an R2 covered with a black cloth, outlining a vehicle that seems boxy like an R1S but smaller. Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 7 Mar. 2024 My Hindi is even improving along with my Indian cooking skills, but my Bollywood dance moves are still boxy, much to his amusement. Sahaj Kaur Kohli, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024 Her autumn/winter 2024 collection showcased styles including sheer dresses, garments with sculpted curved hems and necklines, and boxy blazers. Amy Woodyatt, CNN, 2 Mar. 2024 Its simple and boxy shape is contrasted with the rich embroidery that resembles the classic logo, toile or other artisanal motifs. Paula Lee, Glamour, 26 Feb. 2024 Such minor tweaks have a big impact in a boxy hall like the Kennedy Center, and the effect Monday was to allow the orchestra’s many talents to truly pop. Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2024

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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 Mar. 2024.

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