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

Kendra Hazlett and son Albie, who is five, were ringside at the performance on Wednesday night.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

A row of counter seats along a wide-open window gives its patrons a ringside seat to watch street life go by.

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