boxer

noun

ˈbäk-sər How to pronounce boxer (audio)
Definition of boxernext
as in fighter
one that engages in the sport of fighting with the fists that boxer is quite famous for being the youngest heavyweight champion ever

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Recent Examples of boxer Long decided to show Carl standing in a spotlight, wearing white boxers with red hearts, shielding Princess Donut. — Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026 Miu Miu’s design style under Miuccia Prada centers around classic silhouettes made structural and formal, pairing prim styles with something more masculine, like boxers with blouses. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026 And my dad’s just this confident Boston College graduate, boxer, businessman. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026 Alycia Baumgardner Professional boxer Alycia Baumgardner is the reigning world champion in the super featherweight class of women’s boxing. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for boxer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boxer
  1. fighter
  2. gladiator
  3. prizefighter
  4. pugilist
Noun
  • Its design supports an air group of up to around 40 aircraft, including F-35B fighters and helicopters, depending on the operational configuration.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
  • This reboot, directed by Kitao Sakurai and starring Noah Centineo and Andrew Koji, takes place in 1993 as two estranged fighters are recruited to enter a tournament that forces them to face off against each other.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of fighter
Noun
  • Ann Demeulemeester brought back the gladiator sandal with an abundance of buckles.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026
  • While gladiator shoes are more popular during the warmer months, shoes like Lyonne’s feel more fall-centric due to the materials utilized and the gold and neutral color scheme.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of gladiator
Noun
  • Ali won, but both prizefighters left a part of themselves in that ring.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Among the line-up are several Black Americans, one of whom is Oscar Rankin, a Black prizefighter and preacher, well known in the Black community.
    — Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of prizefighter
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  • Becerra was the clear winner, and to be honest, Hilton — usually a nimble pugilist — came across flat too much of the time.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • After finishing fourth in Stage 1, Bristol pugilist Carson Hocevar was part of a six-car restart wreck on Lap 122.
    — Reid Spencer, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of pugilist

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“Boxer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boxer. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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