Meaning & use
Boxer
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A person who fights with their fists, especially as a sport, following a set of rules and typically wearing padded gloves.
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The boxer trained for months before stepping into the ring for the title fight.
Their new puppy is a boxer with a sleek brown coat and a playful temperament.
A note on using this word
The word also names a muscular, short-haired dog breed developed in Germany, and 'boxers' colloquially refers to loose-fitting men's underwear shorts.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A breed of medium-to-large dog with a short coat, square muzzle, and muscular build.
The boxer bounded across the yard to greet its owner.
3. noun
Loose-fitting men's underwear shorts.
He packed a few pairs of boxers for the trip.
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