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

Kendra said she had booked a ringside cubicle for the performance in Londonderry on Wednesday.

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

Suddenly it was Wilder who looked vulnerable, as Chisora pressed forward while two-time world champion Anthony Joshua urged his friend on from ringside by calling for an uppercut that never came.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

As the robots exchanged blows, commands to kick and punch came from human pilots ringside using a combination of cameras and motion-sensing Nintendo video game controllers.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

Finally all was quiet again; the curious squirrel leaped from his ringside seat and scrambled farther down the trunk of the tree.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford