box seat

American  

noun

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

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box seat British  

noun

1. a seat in a theatre box

2. in the best position

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Etymology

Origin of box seat

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

The European points list is slightly more complicated, with six players in contention, although Scotland's Robert MacIntyre is in the box seat.

From BBC • Aug. 30, 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

You could spend that amount on a box seat at Dodger Stadium — on the field level, for all 81 games.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2022

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

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman