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

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

The press box at Del Mar, named in honor of Dan Smith, has a wall where the pictures of deceased turf writers go.

From Los Angeles Times

Reporters in the press box were given a figure of 35,032, which seemed inflated given so many empty seats below them.

From Los Angeles Times

The stadium has new bleachers, press box, concession stands, scoreboard, all-weather track and grass field.

From Los Angeles Times