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

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ringside

The two were photographed ringside, along with Elon Musk.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026

CNN reported that Trump, who was seated ringside, “appeared to show a half-smile.”

From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026

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

Brett sat at the ringside between Bill and me.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway