boxing

¹

[bok-sing]

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.

boxing

²

[bok-sing]

noun

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

boxing

/ 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

Word History and Origins

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

Win, lose, or draw, Braekhus will sign off from a career that has reshaped both women's boxing and Norwegian sport.

From BBC

The shortened “Thrilla in Manila” stuck and became the label and the headline for what was to become one of the greatest boxing matches of all time.

From Los Angeles Times

The takeover of the Premier League club, the investment in boxing and the creation of the breakaway golf tournament were met with an abundance of scrutiny.

From BBC

On Wednesday, Khan will bring top-tier professional boxing to Nigeria for the first time on the country's Independence Day, when the streets of Lagos will be alive with parades, music and national pride.

From BBC

All boxing activities in Ghana have been suspended following the death of a super-middleweight 11 days after a bout in Accra.

From BBC