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boxers

/ˈbɑːk.sɚz/
box · ers
Plural:boxers
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• noun

1

Loose-fitting underpants with an elasticized waistband, worn especially by men and boys and styled like the shorts worn by prizefighters.

Example

"He packed several pairs of cotton boxers and socks into his overnight bag."

2

Plural of boxer; athletes who compete in the sport of boxing by fighting with their fists while wearing padded gloves.

Example

"The two heavyweight boxers trained rigorously for months ahead of the championship bout."

3

Plural of boxer; medium-to-large, short-haired dogs of a German breed characterized by a smooth fawn or brindled coat, a square-jawed muzzle, and an energetic, muscular build.

Example

"Boxers are known for being playful, loyal family companions that require plenty of daily exercise."

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• Nearby Words

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boxcars
boxer
boxers
boxfish
boxful
boxiness

Word Origin & Etymology

The garment sense is shortened from 'boxer shorts' (1940s), so named because their elastic-waistband design resembled the trunks worn by prizefighters in the boxing ring.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Boxers. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/boxers
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