boxer

noun

ˈbäk-sər How to pronounce boxer (audio)
Definition of boxernext
as in fighter
one that engages in the sport of fighting with the fists that boxer is quite famous for being the youngest heavyweight champion ever

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Recent Examples of boxer The Ukrainian boxer and Olympic gold medalist has had full custody of their daughter since 2018. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 The development comes after Klitschko, a former boxer, filed a supplement this week to his September guardianship petition, claiming a non-family member had sold some of Panettiere's possessions, including jewelry, to a pawn shop. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026 In addition, there's a killer-looking dark apocalypse comedy and a docuseries about one of the most famous boxers of all time. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 Long decided to show Carl standing in a spotlight, wearing white boxers with red hearts, shielding Princess Donut. — Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for boxer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boxer
  1. fighter
  2. gladiator
  3. prizefighter
  4. pugilist
Noun
  • The report also raises the possibility that foreign fighters currently in Syria, including Uyghurs, Uzbeks, Tajiks and other nationalities, could be transferred to Yemen.
    — Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The plane's crew consisted of a fighter pilot and a weapons systems officer from the French Air and Space Force.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of fighter
Noun
  • Ann Demeulemeester brought back the gladiator sandal with an abundance of buckles.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026
  • While gladiator shoes are more popular during the warmer months, shoes like Lyonne’s feel more fall-centric due to the materials utilized and the gold and neutral color scheme.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of gladiator
Noun
  • The Florida Gators staggered into Texas on Saturday looking like a punch-drunk prizefighter who had spent the previous two weeks getting his teeth knocked out, his nose rearranged and his dignity dragged through the mud.
    — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Ali won, but both prizefighters left a part of themselves in that ring.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of prizefighter
Noun
  • Becerra was the clear winner, and to be honest, Hilton — usually a nimble pugilist — came across flat too much of the time.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • After finishing fourth in Stage 1, Bristol pugilist Carson Hocevar was part of a six-car restart wreck on Lap 122.
    — Reid Spencer, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of pugilist

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