boxer

¹

[ bok-ser ]

noun

1. a person who fights as a sport, usually with gloved fists, according to set rules; prize-fighter; pugilist.
2. one of a German breed of medium-sized, stocky, short-haired, pug-faced dogs having a brindled or tan coat with white markings.
3. a person or thing that packs items into boxes. box.
4. boxers. boxer shorts.

Boxer

²

[ bok-ser ]

noun

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

boxer

¹

/ ˈbɒksə /

noun

1. a person who boxes, either professionally or as a hobby; pugilist
2. a medium-sized smooth-haired breed of dog with a short nose and a docked tail

Boxer

²

/ ˈbɒksə /

noun

1. 1. a member of a nationalistic Chinese secret society that led an unsuccessful rebellion in 1900 against foreign interests in China
   2. ( as modifier )

      the Boxer Rebellion

Word History and Origins

Origin of boxer¹

First recorded in 1735–45; box ² + -er ¹

Origin of boxer²

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”

Word History and Origins

Origin of boxer¹

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

Example Sentences

His opponent is Jake Paul, the YouTube sensation turned professional boxer who some claim is bad for boxing.

From Salon

Despite the lack of sparks in their Netflix fight, both boxers were looking forward to their next match.

From Salon

As a limited boxer, he was unable to get rid of a former world champion who had forgotten more about the sport than Paul will ever know.

From BBC

The super-fight was deserving of topping the bill, yet the striking dome-shaped stadium was almost full when the boxers made their ring walks.

From BBC

The Netflix listing for Friday's event, which includes the boxers in the cast list, reads: "This film is: Rousing, Exciting."

From BBC

Related Words

• fighter
• prizefighter