Boxer
/ˈbɑːksər/
nounBeginner📊CommonPerson
2 meanings2 questions
Definitions
2 meanings1
A person who participates in boxing.
/ˈbɑːksər/
nounneutralBeginner
Person
A person who boxes.
The boxer won the championship.
💡 Simply: Someone who fights in boxing matches.
More Examples
2
She's a promising young boxer.
How It's Used
Sports
"The boxer delivered a powerful left hook."
Informal
"He's a tough boxer, known for his aggressive style."
2
A type of loose-fitting undergarment for men.
/ˈbɑːksər/
nounneutralBeginner
Clothing
A type of short underwear.
He prefers boxer shorts to briefs.
💡 Simply: Men's underwear.
How It's Used
Clothing
"He wore boxer shorts under his trousers."
Tip:Think of a boxy shape, like the garment itself.
From "box", ultimately from Old French "boiste", meaning "box, container". The use to refer to a person who boxes developed in the 19th century.
The use of "boxer" to describe a person who boxes is relatively recent, gaining popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Memory tip
Think of a box, a boxing ring is a square box.
Word Origin
LanguageOld French
Original meaning
"box, container"
Base: box
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Common misspellings
boxxerbokser
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