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

More recently, Akhtar starred in Prime Video boxing drama Toofan and played a key cameo role in Disney+’s Marvel series Ms. Marvel. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 July 2024

The walls in this room have a shadow boxing detail below a chair rail and windows that face south and west. —James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2024

The assault case against Calvin Ford, a boxing coach of Baltimore native Gervonta Davis, was dismissed Tuesday by a Nevada judge. —Tony Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2024

Tessitore is also known for his work in the world of boxing, having called major fights as ESPN’s blow-by-blow announcer. —Joe Otterson, Variety, 9 July 2024

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