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boxy

American  
[bok-see] / ˈbɒk si /

adjective

boxier, boxiest

  1. like or resembling a box, especially in shape.

    a boxy little house.
boxy British  
/ ˈbɒksɪ /

adjective

  1. squarish or chunky in style or appearance

    a boxy square-cut jacket
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • boxiness noun

Etymology

Origin of boxy

First recorded in 1860–65; box 1 + -y 1

Example Sentences

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French brands Soutoura and Nour Turbans' nylon, black, jewel-toned and boxy garments are heavily influenced by Gen Z streetwear - the kind of modest fashion that's also been championed by sportswear giants Nike and Adidas.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The museum has deconstructed the traditional, boxy narrative of art history and rendered the story itself a matter of curves and continuities.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

But Google Maps, itself seemingly haunted, insisted the boxy plant off of Highway 17 was Griffin’s.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

It was massive in appearance, resembling the boxy "Transformers" characters from the toys and movies.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

A large stereo system sat on a shelving unit next to a boxy television set.

From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick

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