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

Examples of boxy in a Sentence

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The boxy design looks similar to a popular Toteme two-in-one coat that costs $1,190, while the Quince version is 86 percent less during the sale. Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025 Cage — looking quite boxy in his attempt to emulate the football coach — is joined by fellow Oscar winner Christian Bale playing Al Davis, the owner of the Raiders during Madden's time with the team. Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025 For its official speed run at Tilal Swaihan, a half-mile strip race in Abu Dhabi’s deserts, the F Performance team wanted to help increase the boxy Nissan’s aerodynamics. Sean Evans, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2025 Side panels pushed out at the hips and kept the hemline straight and boxy above mid-thigh. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for boxy

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

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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 28 Dec. 2025.

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