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
While walking through a press box at a game, he bumped into his brother’s old college roommate, T.J.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2026
Dwyre took us inside the Pasadena press box for timeless tales of football fun and funny sportswriters!
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 13, 2025
The fog is so heavy by lunch, Kristina and I go outside—totally against the rules—and walk through the parking lot toward the football stadium and sit on the empty bleachers behind the press box.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
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