press box
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of press box
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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The fan capacity is less than 1,500 and there’s room for about seven people in the press box.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
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 • Sep. 16, 2025
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 • Sep. 7, 2025
Hamilton also has a new stadium set to be unveiled this fall with a new press box and bleachers.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2025
Even the stands and press box seemed to be sagging.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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