Synonyms for

Boxer

Verb / ˈbɑ:ksɜ: / Another word for boxer — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a person who fights in a sport with punches and protects their face and body with gloves

Synonyms & similar words

bagger pugilist packer boxer fighter pugilist prizefighter combatant champion contender brawler bruiser slugger warrior gladiator heavyweight middleweight lightweight featherweight welterweight flyweight bantamweight feisty aggressive

Synonyms by register

Formal

pugilist combatant fighter wrestler

Informal

fighter bruiser slugger puncher

Literary

gladiator champion prize-fighter

Antonyms

non-fighter civilian spectator outsider peacemaker observer

Common collocations

  • heavyweight boxer
  • professional boxer
  • amateur boxer
  • female boxer
  • boxer shorts
  • boxer dog
  • skilled boxer
  • retired boxer

Word family

noun boxer
verb box

Usage note

The word 'boxer' can refer to a person who practices boxing or a breed of dog. Context is usually sufficient to distinguish between the two meanings.

Example sentences

  1. The boxer threw a powerful punch and knocked out his opponent.
  2. My favorite boxer is Muhammad Ali.
  3. The boxer trained hard every day to prepare for the big fight.
  4. She watched the boxer's footwork closely, trying to learn from his technique.
  5. The boxer won the championship belt after defeating his rival.

Quotes

  • I'm not the greatest, I'm the double greatest. - Muhammad Ali
  • I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.' - Muhammad Ali
  • I'm a boxer, not a politician. - Manny Pacquiao

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words