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

Republicans will have a majority in the Senate next year, but Schiff will still wield a significant amount of power, said former California Sen. Barbara Boxer.

From Los Angeles Times

The two of you did your “Brand New Day” and his “The Boxer.”

From Los Angeles Times

Sen. Barbara Boxer said Democratic campaigns are using the governor because they believe he can help.

From Los Angeles Times

Boxer Anthony Joshua has offered his "sincerest apologies" after being fined for speeding.

From BBC

Her enthusiasm for Fontes, whom she has donated money to, is similar to how she felt about Barbara Boxer, who when she was running for the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• fighter
• prizefighter