Word
boxy
US/ˈbɑksi/
UK/bˈɒksi/
Definition
adj. shaped like a box, with straight sides and square corners. You also use it for clothes that hang loose and straight, not close to the body.
adj. having the shape of a box, with straight sides and roughly square corners. Often describes vehicles, buildings, or clothing cut loose and straight rather than fitted to the body.
Examples
“She wears a boxy jacket that hides her shape.”
“He drives an old boxy van with enough room for all his camping gear.”
“The architect favoured boxy concrete forms softened only by deep-set windows and warm wooden screens.”
Examples
simple
“She wears a boxy jacket that hides her shape.”
contextual
“He drives an old boxy van with enough room for all his camping gear.”
complex
“The architect favoured boxy concrete forms softened only by deep-set windows and warm wooden screens.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “boxy” in context.
Verb
01. feel boxy
“This sweater feels boxy and uncomfortable.”
verb + adj
Adjective
02. distinctly boxy
“The van has a distinctly boxy shape.”
adv + adj
Noun
03. boxy blazer
“He paired a boxy blazer with a plain white T-shirt.”
adj + noun
04. boxy car
“They drive a small boxy car that is easy to park.”
adj + noun
05. boxy fit
“This top has a relaxed boxy fit.”
adj + noun
06. boxy jacket
“She wore an oversized boxy jacket with jeans.”
adj + noun
07. boxy shape
“The old television had a heavy boxy shape.”
adj + noun
08. boxy shirt
“He prefers a loose boxy shirt in summer.”
adj + noun
09. boxy silhouette
“The designer is known for her clean boxy silhouette.”
adj + noun
10. a big boxy suv
“They arrived in a big boxy SUV.”
11. a loose boxy fit
“This dress has a loose boxy fit that feels very comfortable.”
12. a slightly boxy jacket
“She bought a slightly boxy jacket for autumn.”
Real-World Examples
“Zoox has set itself apart with its boxy design that lacks a steering wheel or pedals, tailored for passengers rather than adapted from traditional car platforms.” “China's home delivery boom, powered by an estimated three million couriers, most of them riding quiet electric scooters or boxy three-wheelers, has triggered a surge in road accidents, prompting warnings from police and complaints from drivers who say they feel pressure to put speed before safety.” “A boxy contraption filled with sensors and microchips, the so-called e-delicious machine scans food samples to produce a chemical signature, which it measures against a standard deemed to be the authentic version.” Etymology
From box + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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