Boxing Day

[ bok-sing dey ]

noun

1. (in the United Kingdom and many other members of the Commonwealth of Nations) the day after Christmas.

Boxing Day

noun

1. the first day (traditionally and strictly, the first weekday) after Christmas, observed as a holiday

Word History and Origins

Origin of Boxing Day¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Word History and Origins

Origin of Boxing Day¹

C19: from the custom of giving Christmas boxes to tradesmen and staff on this day

Example Sentences

Boxing Day is the day babies are least likely to be born on in England and Wales.

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Since he took charge on Boxing Day 2019, the Gunners have been shown 18 red cards in the Premier League, which is at least five more than any other side during that time.

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The MCG will continue to host the traditional Boxing Day Test while the New Year's Test will remain at the Sydney Cricket Ground - both through to 2030-31.

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But this time it was like walking into a high street shop during the opening hours of a Boxing Day sale.

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Stimpson was in the city centre on Boxing Day celebrating his birthday when he met the woman, who was a rough sleeper.

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