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

Casas most recently wrapped on A Puño Descubierto, a boxing drama written and directed by his older brother, Mario Casas, which will be released next year. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 July 2026

Jackson has thoughts on why boxing holds such a central place in culture. — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 27 July 2026

Longtime boxing journalist Dan Rafael scored the fight a draw. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

The fight that British boxing has waited almost a decade for. — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 26 July 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