press box

American  

noun

1. a press section, especially at a sports event.

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press box British  

noun

1. an area reserved for reporters, as in a sports stadium

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Etymology

Origin of press box

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

She will watch the play from where she is sitting, but she will process the play from the standard TV perspective of a wide‑angle camera stationed in the press box at midfield.

From Los Angeles Times

Dwyre took us inside the Pasadena press box for timeless tales of football fun and funny sportswriters!

From Los Angeles Times

He did fine on the preview story, and showed up ready and eager in the press box for the game.

From Los Angeles Times

The press box at Willows High School’s football field is decorated with previous Northern Section CIF Championship wins.

From Los Angeles Times

The person who has been sitting next to him for 30 years in the press box running the scoreboard clock, Anthony Villalobos, will take over announcing for the rest of the season.

From Los Angeles Times