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Definition of boxfish

boxfish

/ˈbɑːks.fɪʃ/
box · fish
Plural:boxfishes
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• noun

1

Any of various marine fishes of the family Ostraciidae, primarily inhabiting tropical and subtropical oceans, characterized by a rigid, heavily armored, box-like body.

Example

"While snorkeling over the coral reef, we spotted a bright yellow boxfish navigating clumsily through the water."

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Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'box' and 'fish', named for the distinctive, rigid, box-like shape of their bodies.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Boxfish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/boxfish
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