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

His father was a former boxer, and his great-uncle Iran Barkley had been a middleweight boxing world champion. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Aug. 2026

Two more are in a boxing ring, dressed in red and black headgear, punching and kicking each other in a kickboxing match. — Anna Coren, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

Summary The highly anticipated boxing match between Larry Wheels and Vitaly at Brand Risk 15 ended abruptly in a no contest due to a severe right bicep injury sustained by Wheels. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Ambitious projects include creating the new World American Football League, where players would own equity in teams, as well as Knockout Fights, a boxing and martial arts platform. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Aug. 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