boxier; boxiest
: resembling a box
boxiness noun

Examples of boxy in a Sentence

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The corners of all three phones are rounded now—the Ultra is no longer boxy—though Samsung flattened the edges for a nicer grip. Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 22 Jan. 2025 Taking a knife to a boxy crossover and resculpting the roofline naturally transforms a family hauler into a chic and graceful four-door coupe. Michael Harley, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 The ad, part of the infamous Adrien Brody episode, stars Rachel Dratch, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph in pastel polos and boxy vests prancing around and pouring pretzels, donning knee-length shorts for a special date night. The New York Times, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025 Its cropped, boxy fit suits high-waisted bottoms, including leggings, jeans, and skirts. Ali Faccenda, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for boxy 

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 30 Jan. 2025.

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