"boxing day" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: boxing days [plural]
Etymology: From Boxing Day. Head templates: {{en-noun}} boxing day (plural boxing days)
  1. (business, marketing) The day or days (boxing week) following Christmas (December 25th) when stores have large reductions. Categories (topical): Business, Christmas, Marketing Derived forms: boxing week Related terms: Boxing Day, Black Friday

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