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

Isaac stars in the boxing film alongside Nicholas Pinnock (Top Boy) and Jordan Bolger (Peaky Blinders). —Sara Merican, Deadline, 12 June 2025

There are other key properties, including the NFL’s Game Pass app in countries outside the United States, and a raft of boxing shows following link-ups with key promoters Golden Boy, Matchroom and Queensberry. —Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 11 June 2025

But White wanted to see boxing spectacles made more accessible. —Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 10 June 2025

The team is back home on July 11 against the LA Elite at Gilley’s Arena, and Mack encourages D-FW boxing enthusiasts to show up and support the Enforcers. —Alyssa Cooper, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 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