skybox

American

[skahy-boks] / ˈskaɪˌbɒks /

noun

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

skybox British

/ ˈskɑɪˌbɒks /

noun

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

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skybox

Carr did not respond to a request from ProPublica to clarify the apparent difference in value between those tickets and the skybox seats.

From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026

President Trump was also in attendance, up in a skybox aerie in Madison Square Garden.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026

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 ● Nov. 13, 2023

Trump waved at fans from the window of a skybox, though he entertained visitors who were allowed in and out before he left the game during the third quarter.

From Washington Times ● Sep. 10, 2023

My mother sat in the front row of a skybox, looking a little stunned by how giant the platform for our lives had become.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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