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

Examples of boxy in a Sentence

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Hill extensively customized the spread during his tenure, most notably painting the boxy structure’s formerly all-white exterior a deep shade of charcoal gray. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 May 2026 Meanwhile, a standard Ovrlnd topper for a midsize truck starts at US$7,700 for the boxy, straight-popping Bivy or $8,700 for the cabover model. C.c. Weiss may 12, New Atlas, 12 May 2026 The focal point of the outfit is her boxy leather jacket, similar to this roomy style that comes in brown, black, and gray. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026 My father bought a boxy silver Volvo on my first day of kindergarten. Laura Moser, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026 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 17 May. 2026.

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