boxing glove

noun

1. one of a pair of heavily padded leather mittens laced on the palm side of the wrist and hand, worn by boxers in a match or in training for a match.

boxing glove

noun

1. one of a pair of thickly padded mittens worn for boxing

Word History and Origins

Origin of boxing glove¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

“And it made me come out with boxing gloves on.”

From Seattle Times

Buoy showed up on camera in giant red boxing gloves and chased Bissonnette around, stopping to respectfully shake hands with all his colleagues.

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Workers picked their way through boxing gloves and gym equipment on the blood-splattered floor.

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The mascot was wearing oversized boxing gloves and a robe akin to what a fighter would wear entering the ring for a bout.

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Republican White House hopefuls at Wednesday’s debate briefly tucked away their boxing gloves to revolt against a question from moderator Fox News host Dana Perino.

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