boxing glove

noun

: one of a pair of leather mittens heavily padded on the back and worn in boxing

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While they were lined up, members put on boxing gloves and took turns punching the pledges four times in the chest, according to the petition. Jennifer Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025 The second photo features a pair of baby pink boxing gloves. Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 24 Sep. 2025 Rihanna shared a photo of herself with the baby girl, as well as a picture of what appear to be two baby-sized boxing gloves. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025 In one of the photos, Carrigan, who's also a former professional boxer, held up mini pink boxing gloves, indicating that the couple was expecting a baby girl. Kayla Grant, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for boxing glove

Word History

First Known Use

1811, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of boxing glove was in 1811

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“Boxing glove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boxing%20glove. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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boxing glove

noun
: one of a pair of padded leather mittens worn in boxing

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