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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Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024
Among the lucky folks at the upscale eatery witnessing the wild scene was pro boxer Ryan Garcia, who reportedly walked over to the Cats’ table for a few selfies.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 27 June 2024
There are at least 12 different breeds that can be mistaken for a pit bull — bulldogs, terriers, boxers and mastiffs among them.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2024
Other questions: How long will Mrs. C continue to work for the Keating household and be ironing Geordie’s boxers?
—Mandi Bierly, TVLine, 16 June 2024
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Noun
Their younger son is a professional boxer while their elder son is an MMA fighter.
—Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024
Among the lucky folks at the upscale eatery witnessing the wild scene was pro boxer Ryan Garcia, who reportedly walked over to the Cats’ table for a few selfies.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 27 June 2024
There are at least 12 different breeds that can be mistaken for a pit bull — bulldogs, terriers, boxers and mastiffs among them.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2024
Other questions: How long will Mrs. C continue to work for the Keating household and be ironing Geordie’s boxers?
—Mandi Bierly, TVLine, 16 June 2024
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“Boxer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boxer. Accessed 7 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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