boxing

¹ American  

[bok-sing] / ˈbɒk sɪŋ /

noun

1. the material used to make boxes or casings.

2. a boxlike enclosure; casing.

3. an act or instance of putting into or furnishing with a box.

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boxing ² American  

[bok-sing] / ˈbɒk sɪŋ /

noun

1. the act, technique, or profession of fighting with the fists, with or without boxing gloves.

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boxing British  

/ ˈbɒksɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. the act, art, or profession of fighting with the fists, esp the modern sport practised under Queensberry rules

   2. ( as modifier )

      a boxing enthusiast

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Etymology

Origin of boxing¹

First recorded in 1510–20; box ¹ + -ing ¹

Origin of boxing²

First recorded in 1705–15; box ² + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Davies said she was interested in combat sports from an early age and "loved Rocky and boxing".

From BBC

A coroner has said she "cannot be satisfied" that former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton intended to take his own life.

From BBC

Norris turned 86 last week, marking the event with a video of him boxing on social media and saying, "I don't age. I level up."

From Barron's

When Americans are out shopping these days, they are more likely to be buying Botox or boxing lessons than shoes or shampoo.

From The Wall Street Journal

Agility has tried to distinguish its model by eschewing social-media stunts such as back flips or boxing.

From The Wall Street Journal