boxier; boxiest
Synonyms of boxynext
: resembling a box
boxiness noun

Examples of boxy in a Sentence

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The award for the best pillow for side sleepers goes to our longtime friend in bedding, Parachute, with this boxy down pillow. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026 The aviator jacket, from New York label Vaquera, came in a sage green, satin finish shell with a boxy, oversized cut. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026 Against this pastoral backdrop, Bad Bunny stood looking modern and fly, in a boxy white shirt patterned like an NFL jersey. Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026 Crafted from a cashmere-mimicking material in a drapey silhouette, this chic layer keeps you cozy without the itch or boxy fit. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for boxy

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of boxy was in 1834

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“Boxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boxy. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.

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