boxer

[ bok-ser ]

/ ˈbɒk sər /

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noun

a person who fights as a sport, usually with gloved fists, according to set rules; prize-fighter; pugilist.

one of a German breed of medium-sized, stocky, short-haired, pug-faced dogs having a brindled or tan coat with white markings.

a person or thing that packs items into boxes.

boxers. boxer shorts.

Origin of boxer

First recorded in 1735–45; box² + -er¹

Words nearby boxer

box coat, box column, box cornice, box cutter, box elder, boxer, boxercise, boxer shorts, boxer-style, boxfish, box frame

Definition for boxer (2 of 2)

Boxer

[ bok-ser ]

/ ˈbɒk sər /

noun

a member of a Chinese secret society that carried on an unsuccessful uprising, 1898–1900 (Boxer Rebellion ), principally against foreigners, culminating in a siege of foreign legations in Peking (now Beijing) that was put down by an international expeditionary force.

Origin of Boxer

First recorded in 1895–1900; translation of Chinese yìhé juǎn “Righteous Harmony Fist,” name of the militant policy of the yìhé tuán “Righteous Harmony Group”

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for boxer

On Thursday, Garcetti ruled himself out of the race to succeed Boxer.
The Golden State Preps for the ‘Red Wedding’ of Senate Races|David Freedlander|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
But on Thursday Boxer triggered a Golden State political earthquake, announcing that she would not seek a fifth term in 2016.
The Golden State Preps for the ‘Red Wedding’ of Senate Races|David Freedlander|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
After Olympic boxer Guillermo Rigondeux defected, his family suffered a form of domestic exile.
The Life and Hard Times Of The Family A Cuban Defector Left Behind|Brin-Jonathan Butler|December 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Later members who joined like Boxer Enriquez have been called the Pepsi Generation.
The Mexican Mafia Is the Daddy of All Street Gangs|Seth Ferranti|December 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST

More items came in time, as funding was available, like a slit-and-lace-up jacket and a line of boxer underwear.
Look Who’s Wearing The Pants: Haute Butch’s Gender-Blending Style|Nina Strochlic|October 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They were all effective, and though Boxer Hall tried to stem the rush, it was impossible.
A Quarter-Back's Pluck|Lester Chadwick
Then began a desperate effort on the part of Boxer Hall to get in two more runs in the remaining two innings.
Batting to Win|Lester Chadwick
And Boxer barked, and the hens cackled, and the guinea-fowls cried "Come back, come back!"
The Adventures of A Brownie|Miss Mulock
Then, Boxer gave occasion to more good-natured recognitions of and by the Carrier, than half a dozen Christians could have done!
The Cricket on the Hearth|Charles Dickens
"Boxer wouldn't tie shirt-sleeves in double knots, or make balls of pocket-handkerchiefs," Gardener was heard to answer, solemnly.
The Adventures of A Brownie|Miss Mulock

British Dictionary definitions for boxer (1 of 2)

boxer

/ (ˈbɒksə) /

noun

a person who boxes, either professionally or as a hobby; pugilist

a medium-sized smooth-haired breed of dog with a short nose and a docked tail

British Dictionary definitions for boxer (2 of 2)

Boxer

/ (ˈbɒksə) /

noun

a member of a nationalistic Chinese secret society that led an unsuccessful rebellion in 1900 against foreign interests in China
(as modifier)the Boxer Rebellion

Word Origin for Boxer

C18: rough translation of Chinese I Ho Ch'üan, literally: virtuous harmonious fist, altered from I Ho T'uan virtuous harmonious society

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	boxer
释义	boxer [ bok-ser ] / ˈbɒk sər / SEE SYNONYMS FOR boxer ON THESAURUS.COM noun a person who fights as a sport, usually with gloved fists, according to set rules; prize-fighter; pugilist. one of a German breed of medium-sized, stocky, short-haired, pug-faced dogs having a brindled or tan coat with white markings. a person or thing that packs items into boxes. boxers. boxer shorts. Origin of boxer First recorded in 1735–45; box² + -er¹ Words nearby boxer box coat, box column, box cornice, box cutter, box elder, boxer, boxercise, boxer shorts, boxer-style, boxfish, box frame Definition for boxer (2 of 2) Boxer [ bok-ser ] / ˈbɒk sər / noun a member of a Chinese secret society that carried on an unsuccessful uprising, 1898–1900 (Boxer Rebellion ), principally against foreigners, culminating in a siege of foreign legations in Peking (now Beijing) that was put down by an international expeditionary force. Origin of Boxer First recorded in 1895–1900; translation of Chinese yìhé juǎn “Righteous Harmony Fist,” name of the militant policy of the yìhé tuán “Righteous Harmony Group” Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for boxer On Thursday, Garcetti ruled himself out of the race to succeed Boxer. The Golden State Preps for the ‘Red Wedding’ of Senate Races\|David Freedlander\|January 9, 2015\|DAILY BEAST But on Thursday Boxer triggered a Golden State political earthquake, announcing that she would not seek a fifth term in 2016. The Golden State Preps for the ‘Red Wedding’ of Senate Races\|David Freedlander\|January 9, 2015\|DAILY BEAST After Olympic boxer Guillermo Rigondeux defected, his family suffered a form of domestic exile. The Life and Hard Times Of The Family A Cuban Defector Left Behind\|Brin-Jonathan Butler\|December 19, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Later members who joined like Boxer Enriquez have been called the Pepsi Generation. The Mexican Mafia Is the Daddy of All Street Gangs\|Seth Ferranti\|December 11, 2014\|DAILY BEAST More items came in time, as funding was available, like a slit-and-lace-up jacket and a line of boxer underwear. Look Who’s Wearing The Pants: Haute Butch’s Gender-Blending Style\|Nina Strochlic\|October 24, 2014\|DAILY BEAST They were all effective, and though Boxer Hall tried to stem the rush, it was impossible. A Quarter-Back's Pluck\|Lester Chadwick Then began a desperate effort on the part of Boxer Hall to get in two more runs in the remaining two innings. Batting to Win\|Lester Chadwick And Boxer barked, and the hens cackled, and the guinea-fowls cried "Come back, come back!" The Adventures of A Brownie\|Miss Mulock Then, Boxer gave occasion to more good-natured recognitions of and by the Carrier, than half a dozen Christians could have done! The Cricket on the Hearth\|Charles Dickens "Boxer wouldn't tie shirt-sleeves in double knots, or make balls of pocket-handkerchiefs," Gardener was heard to answer, solemnly. The Adventures of A Brownie\|Miss Mulock British Dictionary definitions for boxer (1 of 2) boxer / (ˈbɒksə) / noun a person who boxes, either professionally or as a hobby; pugilist a medium-sized smooth-haired breed of dog with a short nose and a docked tail British Dictionary definitions for boxer (2 of 2) Boxer / (ˈbɒksə) / noun a member of a nationalistic Chinese secret society that led an unsuccessful rebellion in 1900 against foreign interests in China (as modifier)the Boxer Rebellion Word Origin for Boxer C18: rough translation of Chinese I Ho Ch'üan, literally: virtuous harmonious fist, altered from I Ho T'uan virtuous harmonious society Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to boxer fighter, pugilist
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