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

Kamel is a former boxing champion, happily married to Samia and deeply devoted to their only son, Sabri. —Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 June 2025

Both candidates lost to Democrat Woodrow Wilson. 1937: Joe Louis became heavyweight boxing champion of the world by dethroning James Braddock in front of 41,675 paying customers in Comiskey Park. —Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025

If Chavez gets his wish, the contest, which will be contested at 200 pounds, will be the final fight of Paul’s boxing career. —Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025

The charge stems from a shooting at a May 16 amateur boxing event in Miami. —Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 18 June 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