press box

noun

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

Examples of press box in a Sentence

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The buzz in the Devon Park press box this week was that there’s about to be a whole lot more. Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 5 June 2026 The journalist was also often spotted in press boxes when his son was playing on the field. Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026 The stadium has new bleachers, concessions, ticket buildings, restrooms and a press box with elevator access, and the players will use new team rooms and a building dedicated to weight training. Heather McRea, Oc Register, 29 May 2026 Mittauer described that the camera, positioned near the stadium's press box, was far enough away that individuals were not easily identifiable. Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 28 May 2026 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 18 Jun. 2026.

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