ringside

[ring-sahyd]

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.

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

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of ringside¹

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

Example Sentences

In doing so, he emulates his friend Claressa Shields, who was ringside and remains female boxing's trailblazer with undisputed crowns in three divisions.

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An inquest into Browne's death raised serious issues about governance, mandatory training for those at ringside, and those at ringside's ability to recognise serious head injury and their confidence to intervene.

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The great and good of the boxing world turned out to watch the momentous occasion, with Roy Jones Jr and Frank Bruno among those at ringside.

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After being examined by the ringside doctor at the end of the round, the fight looked set to continue.

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His father, the legendary Julio Cesar Chavez Sr, looked deflated and irate at ringside.

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