press box

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noun

a press section, especially at a sports event.

Origin of press box

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Words nearby press box

press agency, press agent, press association, press baron, press bed, press box, press brake, press bureau, press clipping, press conference, press corps

Example sentences from the Web for press box

  • Glen Leigh had gone on to the top of the stand close to the press-box, where he would have a good view of the race.

    The Sweep Winner |Nat Gould

  • If the contest is an outdoor meet, the press-box is usually on the top of the bleachers.

    News Writing |M. Lyle Spencer

  • He saw Jerry and Tom Roslyn in front of the press-box, and was glad they had not noticed him.

    The Sweep Winner |Nat Gould

British Dictionary definitions for press box

press box

noun

an area reserved for reporters, as in a sports stadium