boxier; boxiest
: resembling a box
boxiness noun

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Martha Stewart Signature Comfort Stretch Boxy Modern Top The knit layer is made from a slightly stretchy material that is comfortable enough to wear while relaxing at home, but the boxy design adds structure that bodes well for brunch plans or running errands. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025 The two-door sports a streamlined, boxy design that has, unfortunately, all but disappeared from today’s roads. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025 Baggy jeans, like this wide-leg pair from Amazon, were a popular choice, intentionally styled with button-down shirts, oversized sweaters, or a boxy top and a cropped jacket. Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025 Toyota's just expanded its iconic Land Cruiser SUV lineup with the Land Cruiser FJ, a boxy little thing that's meant to get more people off-roading in an accessible form factor. New Atlas, 21 Oct. 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 31 Oct. 2025.

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