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

In one corner at Yankee Stadium, more than 1,000 miles away, stood Joe Louis, 22 years old and at the height of his boxing prowess. —Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026

One of the sons of the boxing legend has become friends with the band, and even lent them a horse for the cover of Stages. —Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2026

The documentary also marks the 90th anniversary of the first of two legendary boxing matches Louis fought against German boxing champion Max Schmeling in the 1930s. —Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026

The figures involved in setting up the fight are Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Al-Sheikh, Ring Magazine and Saudi entertainment group Sela as well as broadcaster Netflix. —Chris McKenna, New York Times, 17 June 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