ringside

American  

[ring-sahyd] / ˈrɪŋˌsaɪd /

noun

1. the area immediately surrounding a ring, especially the area occupied by the first row of seats on all sides of a boxing or wrestling ring.

2. any place providing a close view.

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adjective

1. in or pertaining to the area immediately surrounding a ring or arena.

2. close to the point of action; having a close view.

ringside British  

/ ˈrɪŋˌsaɪd /

noun

1. the area immediately surrounding an arena, esp the row of seats nearest a boxing or wrestling ring

2. 1. any place affording a close uninterrupted view

   2. ( as modifier )

      a ringside seat

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Etymology

Origin of ringside

First recorded in 1865–75; ring ¹ + side ¹

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Example Sentences

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ringside

The latter seemingly bought into some of the era’s storylines and ringside magic, believing that a rousing speech to the wrestlers in the locker room would convince them to strike.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

He has been a ringside regular since signing with Matchroom, most recently attending Katie Taylor's farewell fight at Dublin's Croke Park, and chatting with UFC fighter Ian Machado Garry at a recent charity fundraising event.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

The cameras for the third season of his Netflix documentary, 'At Home with the Furys' will be rolling at ringside with exclusive access.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

The two were photographed ringside, along with Elon Musk.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026

Then he straightened, and all the way home he wanted to raise his right arm to the ringside crowd on the stoops.

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte

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