Meaning
boxer shorts, boxer dog
- loose-fitting or elasticated men's underwear shorts
- a breed of medium-sized, short-haired domestic dog
In a sentence
Ho comprato tre paia di boxer di cotone in offerta.
I bought three pairs of cotton boxers on sale.
Il nostro vicino di casa ha un boxer molto affettuoso.
Our neighbor has a very affectionate boxer dog.
Preferisci portare gli slip o i boxer?
Do you prefer wearing briefs or boxers?
Word forms (3)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| boxer | masculine · singular |
| boxer | masculine · plural |
| boxer | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Invariable loanword: 'i boxer' remains the same in the plural.
- When referring to underwear, it is almost always used in the plural: 'un paio di boxer'.