press box

noun

: a space reserved for reporters (as at a stadium)

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The Broncos clobbered the Chiefs, and made a statement through Jumbotron graphics and press box announcements. Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 5 Jan. 2025 The stadium court, inside Hard Rock Stadium, is built on the football field with a 6,000-seat temporary structure with suites, a press box and luxury seating all pushed against the south sideline of the stadium to create a 14,000-seat stadium within a stadium. Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 The answer suddenly appeared Friday afternoon when Lester showed up in the Wrigley Field press box dressed in a suit and tie, beginning a trial run as an analyst for Marquee Sports Network. Patrick Mooney, The Athletic, 21 July 2024 One case involved a man accused of firing shots at a school building and athletics press box. Katie Smith, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2020 See all Example Sentences for press box 

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of press box was in 1889

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“Press box.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20box. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.

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