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

Another potential boxing opponent for the Cameroonian is MVP promoter Paul himself, who stepped into the octagon to celebrate with winners on Saturday. —Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026

The performance reestablishes him as an active MMA force rather than a boxing curiosity. —Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026

Ngannou then engaged in some promotional banter with Paul, who has made a boxing career out of beating martial artists. —ABC News, 16 May 2026

Sports like football, hockey, boxing and powerlifting have long been associated with smelling salts. —Jason Jones, New York Times, 15 May 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
• letter boxing

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