boxier; boxiest
: resembling a box
boxiness noun

Examples of boxy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Introduced last year to offer versatile and timeless pieces, the range saw the addition of an oversize boxy polo shirt style and of the white and dollar-green colors to the classic palette of black, midnight blue, dark gray and brown. Sandra Salibian, WWD, 27 June 2024 The 33-year-old completed the look, which is essentially daytime pajamas, with a pair of black slippers and boxy black sunglasses. Sam Reed, Glamour, 26 June 2024 At 900 feet above sea level, the four-story pad’s bold, boxy façade is poised to take advantage of the epic views of local landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 June 2024 Other shopping destinations that incorporate a windowless boxy venue are supermarkets. Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 22 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for boxy 

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Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 7 Jul. 2024.

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