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

Ali has a connection to Saudi Arabia, having become the first woman to compete in a professional boxing match in the country. —Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024

Anderson & Sheppard also makes fantasy, and fun, a priority, making outfits for royal tours, seaside weddings in Sicily, ringside seats at pro boxing matches, and nights at the Hemingway Bar in Paris. —Samantha Conti, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024

Israel Vázquez, a three-time featherweight boxing world champion, has died. —Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024

Earlier this month, the former YouTube vlogger faced off against the former undisputed world heavyweight champion in a boxing match broadcast on Netflix. —Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 26 Nov. 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