boxy
adjective
ˈbäk-sē 
boxier; boxiest
: resembling a box
boxiness noun
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The chef’s knife felt balanced, but the handle wasn’t ergonomically-friendly with its boxy shape. 
Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2022 Do yourself a favor and swap out your boxy bag for a hobo. Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2022 The collection’s two jackets, single- and double-breasted, are almost entirely unconstructed in the shoulders and chest and cut with a loose, boxy fit. Kareem Rashed, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2022 In test drives, our experts were impressed by its fun and sporty drive quality, as well as its sleek and sculptured exterior that proves SUVs don't have to be chunky or boxy. Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2022 The star recently stepped out wearing Saint Laurent’s boxy houndstooth blazer as a mini dress (a risqué office length), and paired it with sky-high stilettos. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2022 On her way to the SAG Awards, the multi-hyphenate gave her Instagram followers a peek into her boxy yellow Tyler Ellis clutch for the glamorous evening. Alex Warner, PEOPLE.com, 28 Feb. 2022 The design team, led by SangYup Lee, channeled some of Giorgetto Giugiaro's angular and boxy energy into the Ioniq 5's proportions. Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 16 Dec. 2021 All are boxy, sometimes expensive appliances that help correct issues with your air quality with the help of some form of filter. Daniel Varghese, WSJ, 4 Aug. 2022 See More
Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2022 Do yourself a favor and swap out your boxy bag for a hobo. Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2022 The collection’s two jackets, single- and double-breasted, are almost entirely unconstructed in the shoulders and chest and cut with a loose, boxy fit. Kareem Rashed, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2022 In test drives, our experts were impressed by its fun and sporty drive quality, as well as its sleek and sculptured exterior that proves SUVs don't have to be chunky or boxy. Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2022 The star recently stepped out wearing Saint Laurent’s boxy houndstooth blazer as a mini dress (a risqué office length), and paired it with sky-high stilettos. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2022 On her way to the SAG Awards, the multi-hyphenate gave her Instagram followers a peek into her boxy yellow Tyler Ellis clutch for the glamorous evening. Alex Warner, PEOPLE.com, 28 Feb. 2022 The design team, led by SangYup Lee, channeled some of Giorgetto Giugiaro's angular and boxy energy into the Ioniq 5's proportions. Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 16 Dec. 2021 All are boxy, sometimes expensive appliances that help correct issues with your air quality with the help of some form of filter. Daniel Varghese, WSJ, 4 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1834, in the meaning defined above
boxy
adjective
as in blocky
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- blocky
- boxlike
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