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

Examples of boxy in a Sentence

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This 7-seater, 3-row SUV is big, bold and boxy. Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026 The campaign highlights Zimmerman’s favorite AE pieces such as the EasyFlex Loose jeans, AirFlex+ Original Bootcut jeans and a boxy lightweight flannel shirt and crew neck tank tops. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Feb. 2026 The Princess of Wales wore a burgundy Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen coat, which had 1980s-esque boxy shoulder pads, reminiscent of Princess Diana’s style in that decade. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026 The Passport’s boxy cargo area is even more palatial than the Subaru’s, and its small storage areas and cupholders are more useful for holding your stuff and drinks. ABC News, 25 Feb. 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 Mar. 2026.

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