boxing glove

noun

: one of a pair of leather mittens heavily padded on the back and worn in boxing

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Citing authorities, television station WAFB reported that fraternity members were punching pledges with boxing gloves when Wilson was hit in the chest and collapsed. Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025 The pledges were lined up and each punched four times by at least three people wearing boxing gloves, the warrant said. Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2025 The next moment, the boys are wearing boxing gloves and sparring helmets. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025 McCray allegedly delivered four punches to Wilson using boxing gloves before the 20-year-old collapsed. Oumou Fofana, Essence, 22 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for boxing glove

Word History

First Known Use

1811, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of boxing glove was in 1811

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“Boxing glove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boxing%20glove. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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boxing glove

noun
: one of a pair of padded leather mittens worn in boxing

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