boxer
noun
a person who fights as a sport, usually with gloved fists, according to set rules; prize-fighter; pugilist.
boxers
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pluralof boxer.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"When you watch the previous fights of England their boxers create a lot of fouls," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
"We do not know what happened to Noah's shorts and boxers," he said.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
The 26th president, Teddy Roosevelt, regularly invited professional boxers, military aides and guests to the executive mansion to spar, at least until he suffered a detached retina.
From Salon ● Jun. 19, 2026
He represents some of the world’s top boxers through Mayweather Promotions and owns roughly 75 gyms around the country along with real estate holdings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
We were walking through the aisles, me with an econo-pack of boxers under my arm like a pillow, when I caught sight of her.
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
