Boxing Day

Boxing Day

/ˈbɒksɪŋ deɪ/
Noun United Kingdom

The day after Christmas. A public holiday where everyone has the day off but doesn’t really have any special meaning anymore.

Example Sentences

"The sales start on Boxing Day."
"We always visit family on Boxing Day."

Etymology & History

British December 26 holiday. British calendar tradition. Christmas boxes British servant gifts historical. Bank holiday British public holiday. Americans less significant. Reflects British post-Christmas tradition.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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