boxy

adjective

ˈbäk-sē 

boxier; boxiest

: resembling a box

boxiness noun

Examples of boxy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Glass sky bridges connect the boxy pavilions, while inward-facing courtyards bring light into the house. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026

However, Alo thoughtfully designs it with a boxy fit, oversized collar, and mixed materials, so the final look is way cooler than your average workout jacket. — Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026

The retro looks didn’t hurt either, channeling the boxy hatches styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro in the 1970s and ’80s. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2026

The menswear atelier collection had a cinematic feeling, drawing upon ‘80s and ‘90s films, with boxy silhouettes and relaxed tailoring. — Mary Wenthur, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 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