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

Netflix drew criticism last month for buffering issues during its boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. —Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025

Could we be headed toward a weekend that sees a WWE event, UFC card, and the Logan Paul vs. Conor McGregor boxing match happen over the course of three days? —Brian Mazique, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025

Avery had recently started boxing, watching fights, and using boxing technique to confront his fears. —Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024

Pelham / Getty Images file Perhaps unexpectedly, women’s boxing was thrust into the global spotlight at the Summer Olympics in Paris. —Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 30 Dec. 2024

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