Boxing
/ˈbɒksɪŋ/
nounBeginner🔥Very CommonSport
2 meanings2 questions
Definitions
2 meanings1
A combat sport in which two people fight using their fists.
/ˈbɒksɪŋ/
nounneutralBeginner
Sport
The sport of boxing
He's training for his next boxing match.
💡 Simply: Fighting with fists.
More Examples
2
Boxing is a popular sport worldwide.
How It's Used
Sports
"He's a professional in boxing."
2
The act of putting something into a box.
/ˈbɒksɪŋ/
nounneutralBeginner
Action
The act of boxing something
The boxing of the fragile items required extra care.
💡 Simply: Putting something in a box.
More Examples
2
We need more boxes for boxing these parts.
How It's Used
Packaging
"The boxing of the goods took all day."
Tip:Think of BOX + ING = BOXING (packaging)
From "box", ultimately from Old French "boiste", meaning "a blow". The -ing suffix denotes the activity.
The word "boxing" has been used in its current sporting sense since the 18th century.
Memory tip
Think of BOX + ING = BOXING
Word Origin
LanguageOld French
Original meaning
"a blow"
Base: box
boxing glovesboxing matchboxing ring
Common misspellings
boxxingboxin
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60%Written