boxing

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noun (1)

box·​ing ˈbäk-siŋ How to pronounce boxing (audio)
Synonyms of boxingnext
: 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

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Tyson, a student of boxing history, surely would have appreciated a deeper discussion of the role of the Black heavyweight champion in culture. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026 Drinkwitz compares running the ball to the body blows delivered during a boxing match. — Pj Green october 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026 State Farm Arena generates more than $100 million in annual gross revenue from concerts and events that range from tennis to rodeo to WWE to boxing. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Go to the 17th-floor wellness center, where there’s a zen infinity pool, a gym with a Thai boxing ring, and a medical spa, featuring treatments like Botox, body contouring, and IV drips. — Condé Nast, cntraveler.com, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for boxing

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1711, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1542, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of boxing was in 1542

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“Boxing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boxing. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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Kids Definition

boxing

noun
box·​ing
ˈbäk-siŋ
: the sport of fighting with the fists

Medical Definition

boxing

noun
box·​ing ˈbäk-siŋ How to pronounce boxing (audio)
: construction of the base of a dental cast by building up the walls of an impression while preserving important landmarks

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