witness-box
noun
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witness boxnounthe place in a court of law in which witnesses stand to give evidence
witness-box
American
[wit-nis-boks]
/ ˈwɪt nɪsˌbɒks /
noun
Chiefly British.
witness box
British
noun
Etymology
Origin of witness-box
First recorded in 1800–10
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Every character is part of a carefully arranged witness-box cast, and the arrangement is too deliberate ly designed to give both sides of the story.
From Time Magazine Archive
A bit late now, I think, but only because he’s down there and I’m up here, in the safety of the witness-box.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
His handling of his client in the witness-box had been masterly.
From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie
That Glasgow man in the witness-box is the only person I can think of, when looking about me for a parallel to Lindsay.
From An Edinburgh Eleven Pencil Portraits from College Life by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)
When he left the witness-box, Dr. Arrowsmith made his way to the corner in which one of the policemen had placed Ruth after giving her evidence.
From The Curse of Carne's Hold A Tale of Adventure by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
Actor Liz Hurley on Thursday broke down in tears in the witness box of London's High Court as she accused a tabloid publisher of "monstrous" conduct including planting secret microphones on her home windows.
From Barron's ● Jan. 22, 2026
This was quite possibly the last time we'll ever see Prince Harry entering the witness box, after many years of his high-profile court battles with the press.
From BBC ● Jan. 21, 2026
"He got into the witness box at his trial and lied through his teeth. Clearly, he hasn't changed, and I'm glad the justice secretary has seen through it."
From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2026
Later on Thursday, there was another outburst from Miss Wandelt in the witness box, as she turned away from the prosecutor and began to cry.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2025
In the middle of the 300s room, they entered an open space with a judge’s bench and witness box.
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
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