boxing

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noun (1)

box·​ing ˈbäk-siŋ 

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

boxing

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noun (2)

1

: an act of enclosing in a box

2

: a boxlike enclosure : casing

3

: material used for boxes and casings

boxing

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present participle of box entry 2, box entry 3, box entry 6

Examples of boxing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

In the backdrop, there are also wider questions around Saudi Arabia’s larger commitment to the film industry, with the country’s entertainment focus shifting to the video game sector and sports such as boxing and soccer. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026

Van, who had his boxing skills and takedown defense on full display, finished with 140 significant head strikes, to Pantoja’s 99. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026

Pantoja came out determined to impose his style from the opening seconds, but Van found a way to keep him at a distance, counter with his boxing and survive the former champion’s takedown attempts. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

Back in Manhattan, Hailey and Daisy are taking Erika’s boxing class at Equinox. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 Sep. 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