skybox

American  

[skahy-boks] / ˈskaɪˌbɒks /

noun

1. a private compartment, usually near the top of a stadium, for viewing a sports contest.

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skybox British  

/ ˈskɑɪˌbɒks /

noun

1. a luxurious suite high up in the stand of a sports stadium, which is rented out to groups of spectators, corporations, etc

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Etymology

Origin of skybox

First recorded in 1980–85; sky + box ¹

Example Sentences

Yes: There are always buyers willing to pay a premium for a skybox or courtside seat, and stadiums are loading up on VIP accouterments to woo big wallets.

From The Wall Street Journal

Next spring, it will add a mezzanine with a row of up to six skyboxes for VIPs.

From The Wall Street Journal

“A responsibility to the fans, a responsibility to the town, a responsibility to the club, that’s all,” Jagr said, seated in a skybox overlooking the rink at Kladno’s recently renovated arena.

From Seattle Times

Casino operator MGM Resorts International has promised to replace Bellagio sidewalk shade trees removed to frame the fountains with thousands of grandstand seats and skybox suites.

From Seattle Times

The football skybox, which typically costs $40,000 annually, belonged to Tom Osborne, a former Republican congressman who was also the head coach of the team for 25 years.

From Salon