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
Inside the press box, Heinz logos on ketchup bottles have been taped over.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 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
With that, Uris, who died in 2003, left the Rose Bowl press box, never to be seen there again.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 7, 2025
Out of the corner of my eye, I saw someone climbing the stairs to the press box.
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
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