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

The martial art ended up not making it as an official Olympic sport, but the experience launched Cook into a professional boxing and kickboxing career that took him to competitions around the world, and taught him fear is not a reason to back down. —Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026

Kingsley Ibeh, right, punches Jarrell Miller during a heavyweight boxing match in New York City on Saturday. —Isabel Yip, NBC news, 1 Feb. 2026

In November 2025, Sweeney made headlines after transforming into boxing trailblazer Christy Martin and gained 35 pounds for the role. —Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026

There are also on-demand classes for desert bathing, sound baths, boxing, and more for a $20 fee each. —Asonta Benetti, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 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