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 addition to jiu-jitsu, Joaquim is also trained in boxing and jūdō. —Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025

The predictable result in the ring stood at stark comparison to the circus that surrounded it, and yet again raised questions over the future direction of boxing as a professional sport. —Ben Church, CNN Money, 20 Dec. 2025

According to fight promoter Most Valuable Promotions, the event set a new record as the highest-grossing boxing gate in history of the Kaseya Center. —Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 Dec. 2025

Following Jake Paul‘s first knockout loss in his professional boxing career, one legend wants another shot at the Vine alum. —Glenn Garner, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2025

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