Synonyms

box seat

American

noun

a seat in a box at the theater, opera, etc.

box seat British

noun

a seat in a theatre box
in the best position

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Etymology

Origin of box seat

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

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From a box seat area high above the Coliseum floor, President Ronald Reagan officially opened the Games.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2023

Maggi spent a few moments after the game visiting with family along the box seat railing.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2023

Serena, watching the speech from a front-row box seat, covered her face with her hand.

From New York Times • Mar. 28, 2022

With Scotland to follow on Wednesday, Namibia on Friday and Afghanistan next Sunday, New Zealand will believe they have put themselves in the box seat to seal a final-four spot.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2021

But then the second usher said, “A personal escort is customary for a box seat, miss.”

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

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