kickboxing

noun

kick·​box·​ing ˈkik-ˌbäk-siŋ How to pronounce kickboxing (audio)
: boxing in which boxers are permitted to kick with bare feet as in karate
kickbox intransitive verb
kickboxer noun

Examples of kickboxing in a Sentence

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Diniz had a lengthy kickboxing career before moving to a full-time MMA career in 2023. Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 In her spare time, Ashley enjoys kickboxing, strength training, and running. Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2024 Group classes fall into two categories: athletic conditioning (like strength training for runners) and boxing/kickboxing. Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024 The two men fought twice in kickboxing, splitting their series. Brian Mazique, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for kickboxing 

Word History

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kickboxing was in 1971

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“Kickboxing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kickboxing. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.

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