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

The chain began in New York in 2017 and focused on group boxing classes and resistance training sessions, spanning difficulty levels from amateur to professional. —Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026

The three-time world heavyweight boxing champion died in June 2016 following a three decade journey with Parkinson’s disease. —Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026

There are nine daily free classes, from Tai Chi and meditation to Hatha yoga, yoga nidra, mat Pilates and aqua boxing. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

During the segment, former ESPN reporter Steve Kim argued that the same dynamic exists in boxing. —Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 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