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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Saturday’s event also featured appearances by a cadre of “superstars,” including investor Cathie Wood, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, motivational speaker Tony Robbins and boxer Mike Tyson.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 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
She allegedly shared a post that included an “I Voted” sticker affixed to the brown boxer as she posed with an illegal ballot, according to the district attorney’s office.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 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
Castor, tamer of horses, Polydeuces, good as a boxer.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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