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 side 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

The boxing world at ringside and at home witnessing a now famous sporting moment.

From BBC

It required improved health and safety standards: medical exams, drug testing, ringside doctors, insurance.

From The Wall Street Journal

He’d paid for a ringside seat, boasted to all his friends that he’d be “right there” to witness the action and never saw a thing.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mason bought the horse only because of the name -- Hatton's ringside nickname was 'The Hitman'.

From Barron's

But the 37-year-old was ringside to watch Wardley's win against friend and training partner Parker - and that might have whet his appetite.

From BBC