boxy

adjective

ˈbäk-sē How to pronounce boxy (audio)
boxier; boxiest
Synonyms of boxynext
: resembling a box
boxiness noun

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Beyond the sculpted fairing above the cab, Thor's Rize+ RV module is as boxy as the Ford nose, increasing livable volume. — New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026 This cropped take from Yousify has a boxy silhouette that feels fresh and a high funnel neck that adds a little polish without trying too hard. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2026 Reducing fuel consumption At highway speeds, trucks experience significant air resistance, also referred to as aerodynamic drag, due to their large, boxy shapes. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026 Robotic claws whispered along branching tracks, clutching boxy carriers beneath them like prizes in an arcade game. — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for boxy

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of boxy was in 1834

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“Boxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boxy. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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