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ringsider

American  
[ring-sahy-der] / ˈrɪŋˌsaɪ dər /

noun

  1. a spectator at or near ringside, as of a boxing match or a nightclub performance.

Etymology

Origin of ringsider

First recorded in 1895–1900; ringside + -er 1

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She had to cool off one ringsider with "I only sing these songs; I don't live them."

From Time Magazine Archive

"God, I can't look," shuddered the ringsider.

From Time Magazine Archive

When he had played through Laura once, one ringsider turned to the other.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Hit him in his pink Cadillac," screamed a ringsider.

From Time Magazine Archive

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