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

Professional boxing was also a big draw in Orlando at the turn of the century. —Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026

Zuffa plans to hold 12 events a year, run its own rankings, and have its own belt, and will only have eight weight divisions, compared to the 17 widely recognised in boxing. —Chris McKenna, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026

In boxing, the referee either counts out the fighter or stops the contest. —Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026

Jennifer Penton — who investigated the crash in Woburn involving Quigley — is the supervisor of the Defense Tactic Unit that’s supposed to oversee the boxing training. —Aaron Curtis, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 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