a person who fights as a sport, usually with gloved fists, according to set rules; prize-fighter; pugilist.
one of a German breed of medium-sized, stocky, short-haired, pug-faced dogs having a brindled or tan coat with white markings.
a person or thing that packs items into boxes.
boxers. boxer shorts.
a person who boxes, either professionally or as a hobby; pugilist
a medium-sized smooth-haired breed of dog with a short nose and a docked tail
First recorded in 1735–45; box 2 + -er 1
First recorded in 1895–1900; translation of Chinese yìhé juǎn “Righteous Harmony Fist,” name of the militant policy of the yìhé tuán “Righteous Harmony Group”
Someone taking part in a sport in which two people punch each other with big padded gloves is a boxer. If you want to be a boxer, you'll need to build your arm strength and practice fast-moving footwork. If you spend time training at a boxing gym, sparring in the ring with partners who dance around throwing jabs in your direction, you can call yourself a boxer. If your job involves putting things into cardboard boxes, you're another kind of boxer. A third meaning of this word is a smooth-coated, serious-faced breed of dog that's named for its habit of standing up and "boxing" with its paws when it plays with other dogs.
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The event was organized by MVP, co-owned by influencer and boxer Jake Paul and businessman Nakisa Bridarian.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
His guest, boxer Fabio Wardley and AI both managed five correct results with on exact score, and ended up on 80 points.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Some big names expected at the event are venture capitalist Tim Draper, motivational speaker Tony Robbins, boxer Mike Tyson and fund manager Cathie Wood.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026
Nico Ali Walsh, grandson of Muhammad Ali and a professional boxer in his own right, also railed against the reforms.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
Katz led the way, barefoot and in boxer shorts, using a long stick like a punting pole to try to pick his way across on a jumble of submerged or half submerged logs.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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