press box
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of press box
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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The whole press box erupted thinking it was going in, only for the ball to crash against a post.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
A seat is being left empty in the press box at every France game at the World Cup to highlight the case of a French sports journalist who is in prison in Algeria.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
As well as a seat in the press box, a chair in each France news conference is being left empty to highlight his case.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
In terms of absorbing what’s transpiring, it’s vastly superior to the traditional mid‑ field perspective from the press box.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2026
Up in the press box, a San Francisco News reporter typed out the story.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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