1
: a person who engages in the sport of boxing
2
: any of a German breed of compact medium-sized dogs with a short usually fawn or brindled coat
: a member of a Chinese secret society that in 1900 attempted by violence to drive foreigners out of China and to force Chinese converts to renounce Christianity
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Noun (1)
that boxer is quite famous for being the youngest heavyweight champion ever
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2024
Good morning to Paul Mescal, who went straight from his hotel to Monday’s Gucci men’s show in a rather flimsy pair of bedroom boxers—yet another gem in the crown for the king of thigh chutzpah.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 18 June 2024
In the independent thriller Reis portrayed Kaylee, a Native American former boxer conducting a search for her missing sister, whose disappearance the authorities have no interest in investigating.
—Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 15 June 2024
Bicycle crunches are great for everyone, not just boxers.
—Health Editorial Team, Health, 2 June 2024
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Noun
The filly earns $1,850 for her victory. 1914 — Harry Vardon wins his sixth and final British Open by shooting a 306, three strokes ahead of J.H. Taylor at Prestwick Club.
1936 — German heavyweight boxer Max Schmeling knocks out previously unbeaten Joe Louis in the 12th round.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2024
Good morning to Paul Mescal, who went straight from his hotel to Monday’s Gucci men’s show in a rather flimsy pair of bedroom boxers—yet another gem in the crown for the king of thigh chutzpah.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 18 June 2024
In the independent thriller Reis portrayed Kaylee, a Native American former boxer conducting a search for her missing sister, whose disappearance the authorities have no interest in investigating.
—Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 15 June 2024
Bicycle crunches are great for everyone, not just boxers.
—Health Editorial Team, Health, 2 June 2024
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“Boxer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boxer. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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boxer
1 of 2 noun
box·er
ˈbäk-sər 
: one that engages in the sport of boxing
boxer
2 of 2 noun
: any of a German breed of medium-sized dogs with a smooth coat and a short square face
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