boxing

1 of 2

noun (1)

box·​ing ˈbäk-siŋ 

: the art of attack and defense with the fists practiced as a sport

boxing

2 of 2

noun (2)

1

: an act of enclosing in a box

2

: a boxlike enclosure : casing

3

: material used for boxes and casings

Examples of boxing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

In 2017, the 48-year-old former boxing champion retired from professional prize fighting undefeated at 50-0. —Matt Schubert, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2026

Hill, from Santa Clarita, is the daughter of Olympic medalists Virgil Hill (boxing) and Denean Howard (track). —Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026

Mayweather is returning to pro boxing one year after the now-47-year-old Pacquiao resumed his own career. —ABC News, 20 Feb. 2026

Inspired by the so-bad-they’re-good proportions of the ‘80s, boxing, and ballet, the designer’s latest collection packs a (graceful) punch. —Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1711, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1542, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing boxing

• boxing glove

Kids Definition

boxing

noun

box·​ing

ˈbäk-siŋ

: the sport of fighting with the fists

Medical Definition

boxing

noun

box·​ing ˈbäk-siŋ 

: construction of the base of a dental cast by building up the walls of an impression while preserving important landmarks