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

Marseilles is a champion boxer Before Jaylen set his eyes on the NBA, his father made a name for himself in the boxing ring. —Nasha Smith, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025

Here’s Who Earns More As the oldest Paul brother continues expanding his career beyond social media into professional wrestling, boxing exhibitions, and successful product launches, his bank account has seen some major growth. —Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2025

Smith also took issue with James posting an old clip of the broadcaster boxing in a training session. —Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025

Other meetings included a late breakfast at a Hayward IHOP when boxing promoter Henry Winston was attempting to coax Foreman, who’d retired to his ministry, out of retirement. —Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 26 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