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

On their Instagram account, Rita, 82, can be seen rushing about the cloisters and dabbling in boxing lessons. —Esme Nicholson, NPR, 1 Dec. 2025

Polson was upset over a group of juveniles engaged in informal boxing matches at the park, according to court records. —Harry Harris, Mercury News, 28 Nov. 2025

Pressured to break up with her girlfriend, she was coerced into marrying her boxing coach (Ben Foster), only to face years of domestic abuse that nearly killed her. —Gregg Goldstein, Variety, 26 Nov. 2025

The feature is based on the 2018 documentary of the same name that told the story of a down-and-out fighter who becomes involved with one of the country’s top youth boxing programs. —Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 25 Nov. 2025

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