boxier; boxiest
: resembling a box
boxiness noun

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The outer hardware is almost identical to previous few MacBooks — typical boxy aluminum unibody shell with a notch eating into the screen. Ben Sin, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 Unlike its more masculine counterparts, including the chore coat or the denim jacket, the cropped cocoon coat offsets its boxy shape with feminine details, like oversized, covered buttons; a stand-away collar; and curvy sleeves that are cropped just above the wrist. Sam Reed, Glamour, 3 Jan. 2025 In with a new boxy shape, proportions and interior based on the premise that the rear hatch and cargo space must grow to accommodate more cargo. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 2 Jan. 2025 Think boxy everyday sweaters, velvet ballet flats, riding boots and cardigans. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024 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 21 Jan. 2025.

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