NYT Dictionary

BOXING

/ˈbɑːksɪŋ/
VerbNounBOX-ingbox-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2025

Meaning

present participle and gerund of box

Etymology

Origin: Old English

Etymology tree Middle English box English box Proto-Germanic *-ungō Old English -ung Middle English -ynge English -ing English boxing From box (“to punch”) + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

fisticuffspugilismsparringpackingboxpackagebingoboutbottlingcanning

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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