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

Example Sentences

His first public appearance after Jan. 6, aside from CPAC, was ringside in July of that year.

From Slate • Jun. 14, 2026

That gives Continental defense contractors a ringside seat to the astonishing innovation that has enabled Ukraine to survive.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

"Any time we've went before, there's never been an issue. It's always been great," she said, adding that Albie loves "the lights" and the ringside cubicle allows him to "be up close and see everything".

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Fieri faced similar pushback in July 2023, when a photo circulated of him greeting Trump ringside at UFC 290 in Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

And although we hadn’t had any part in this latest plan to rile Tommy, we had taken out ringside seats, and we were starting to feel guilty.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro