Pronunciation: /bɑksər/

Definitions of boxer

noun a breed of dog known for its strong build and muscular appearance

Example Sentences

A1 My brother is a boxer.

A2 The boxer trained hard for the upcoming fight.

B1 The young boxer showed great potential in the ring.

B2 The experienced boxer dodged his opponent's punches with ease.

C1 The boxer's footwork and technique were impeccable.

C2 The legendary boxer retired after a long and successful career.

Examples of boxer in a Sentence

formal The professional boxer won the championship title after a grueling match.

informal My friend is a boxer and he's always training at the gym.

slang That boxer has some serious skills in the ring.

figurative She's a real boxer when it comes to negotiating deals in business.

Grammatical Forms of boxer

past tense

boxed

plural

boxers

comparative

more boxer

superlative

most boxer

present tense

boxes

future tense

will box

perfect tense

have boxed

continuous tense

is boxing

singular

boxer

positive degree

boxer

infinitive

to box

gerund

boxing

participle

boxed

Origin and Evolution of boxer

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'boxer' originated from the Middle English word 'boxen', which means to strike with the fists.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who fights with fists, the word 'boxer' has evolved to specifically refer to a participant in the sport of boxing.