boxy

adjective

ˈbäk-sē 

boxier; boxiest

: resembling a box

boxiness noun

Examples of boxy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On the festival’s third day, the Queen wore a light pink collared dress with a boxy fit and a faux belted midsection. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 22 Aug. 2026

For a relaxed look, consider this cropped tee with a boxy silhouette made from lightweight, moisture-wicking, and anti-odor polyester and spandex for more active occasions. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026

Historically, these jackets embody a very utilitarian look, with a long, boxy cut and oversized front patch pockets for holding tools. — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Aug. 2026

Hayden Heights For years, any number of drivers passing the Hayden Heights Library on White Bear Avenue have assumed the boxy, unadorned 1979 building was some form of warehouse or private office, according to library surveys. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for boxy

• foxy
• oxy
• proxy
• alkoxy
• deoxy
• epoxy
• ethoxy
• hydroxy
• methoxy
• peroxy
• phenoxy
• dihydroxy