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

With her professional record of 47-3-1 (31 KOs), she is regarded as one of the best punchers in female boxing with a knockout ratio that outclasses most of her peers. —Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025

After a long period of uncertainty, boxing is on track to be included in the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics. —Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2025

Years later, Nicolson has carved out her own legacy in the sport, rising to become one of Australia’s most accomplished women in boxing. —Jenn Nelson, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025

In 2012, Trudeau fought and won a charity boxing match against Patrick Brazeau, a Conservative senator, and became prime minister not long after. —Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025

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

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