boxing

1 of 2

noun (1)

box·​ing ˈbäk-siŋ 

: the art of attack and defense with the fists practiced as a sport

boxing

2 of 2

noun (2)

1

: an act of enclosing in a box

2

: a boxlike enclosure : casing

3

: material used for boxes and casings

Examples of boxing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Most Valuable Promotions, the boxing and combat sports promotion founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, is launching a dedicated women’s boxing platform, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. —Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026

Celine ballet high lace-up boot in lambskin, $1,700 The low profile on this Celine spring/summer 2026 boxing boot lands somewhere between a boxing shoe and a ballet flat. —Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026

Morgan Freeman, 'Million Dollar Baby' (2005) The best picture-winning boxing drama paired up-and-coming boxer Maggie (Hilary Swank) with grumpy reluctant coach Frankie (Clint Eastwood). —Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026

The venue, Willard said, could host music shows and, potentially, boxing matches for Combat U, Sac State’s combat sports and martial arts program. —Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1711, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1542, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing boxing

• boxing glove
• letter boxing

Kids Definition

boxing

noun

box·​ing

ˈbäk-siŋ

: the sport of fighting with the fists

Medical Definition

boxing

noun

box·​ing ˈbäk-siŋ 

: construction of the base of a dental cast by building up the walls of an impression while preserving important landmarks