prize ring

noun

1. a ring where prizefights take place; boxing ring.
2. the sport of prizefighting.

prize ring

noun

1. the enclosed area or ring used by prizefighters
2. the prize ring
   the sport of prizefighting

Word History and Origins

Origin of prize ring¹

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

But if you think the gridiron arts can shake up the grey matter, try the prize ring.

From The Daily Beast

A record of the last of the old prizefighters, who fought to a finish many battles in the old prize ring.

From Project Gutenberg

Siebold was no mean antagonist, and he had some tricks worthy of the prize ring.

From Project Gutenberg

He felt that no one lived, outside the prize-ring, who could beat him on an even footing.

From Project Gutenberg

It is a relief to turn from these mostly futile indoor pastimes to the robuster sports of the chase, the turf and the prize-ring.

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One of their successors had lately restored Shakespeare to popularity as signally as Cashel had restored the prize ring.

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