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

Joohoney wanted to showcase his fighting spirit and always loved and respected boxing. —Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026

The service The friendly front-desk staff can arrange local experiences such as boxing or yoga classes nearby, or tickets to the Leopold Museum. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026

Live boxing and live auto racing deliver palpable electricity with subpar sightlines. —Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026

By the 1990s, the theater was showing Latin acts and boxing matches, along with the occasional movie, according to Cinema Treasures. —Adam Harrington, CBS News, 22 Jan. 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

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