boxier; boxiest
Synonyms of boxynext
: resembling a box
boxiness noun

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Founded in 2014, Bollinger’s original plan was to bring a series of retro-inspired, off-road-ready trucks and SUVs—think boxy mashups of the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon and Ford Broncos—to the market. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026 Dry Goods and its sibling stores, Wild Life and Workshop, had music from former first lady of France Carla Bruni playing over the stereo and were heavy on Belgian and Japanese lines that were equal parts luxurious (silk) and frumpy (boxy). Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 28 Apr. 2026 Beyond a boxy modular style For some people, the reluctance to embrace a modular or manufactured build has less to do with costs and more to do with style. Vanessa Romo, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026 Plus, the side slits keep the shirt relaxed without looking too boxy on smaller frames. Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for boxy

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of boxy was in 1834

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“Boxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boxy. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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