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

Examples of boxy in a Sentence

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The boxy 1960s-era former City Hall was ruined by a historic flood in 2023 and demolished. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026 The boxy fit of these Free People pull-on jeans is so chic. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026 With breezy maxi skirts, flattering barrel jeans, buttery soft cashmere cardigans, and classic boxy tees, the selection feels expertly curated for easy dressing. Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026 The modern-retro design is a throwback to Glyfada Beach’s 1960s heyday, with way more pizzazz than the folding chairs and boxy cabanas that originally lined the shore. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 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 11 Apr. 2026.

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