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

For a man competing in just his second pro boxing match against the lineal champion, being denied those final three minutes is the real injustice here. —Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026

Rodriguez earned acclaim for her screen debut in the boxing drama Girlfight (2000) and quickly established herself in action and crime movies. —Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026

The stadium was previously the site of the Canelo Alvarez-Terence Crawford superfight in September 2025, TKO’s first boxing event. —Matt Moret, New York Times, 20 May 2026

Her parents, Paris, an author, and Tyson Fury, a heavyweight boxing champion, went all-out for the festivities and reportedly sprang for a 30,000-pound honeymoon for the eldest of their seven children. —Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 20 May 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