noun
boxer
BOK-suh
noun
1
A person who fights in the sport of boxing.
"The young boxer trained six days a week for the championship."
2
A breed of medium-sized dog with a short coat and a square, muscular muzzle.
"Their boxer greeted every visitor by leaning against their legs."
How to Use Boxer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who boxes competitively, or a breed of muscular, short-haired dog.
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Word Forms
boxers plural, Boxers plural
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Etymology
From German "Boxer," from "boxen" ("to box, to strike with the fists") plus the agent suffix "-er."