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

Both rooms feature crown molding while the dining room also has walls with a shadow boxing detail. —James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026

The story of the Inoue brothers, who took up boxing as youngsters and grew up in loving families that encouraged their pursuit, is well known among boxing fans here. —ABC News, 2 May 2026

Sports like fencing, boxing and gymnastics could also be practiced within the hall. —Graham Womack may 2, Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026

While living in Dubai, Kinahan presented himself as a legitimate boxing promoter. —Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 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