box office
Definition of box office
1a : an office (as in a theater) where tickets of admission are soldb : income from ticket sales (as for a film)
2 : the ability (as of a show) to attract ticket buyers; also : something that enhances that ability any publicity is good box office
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Examples of box office in a Sentence
The box office will open at 10:00 a.m.
First Known Use of box office
1786
BOX OFFICE Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of box office for English Language Learners
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: an area in a theater where tickets are sold for a movie, play, etc.
BOX OFFICE Defined for Kids
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Definition of box office for Students
: a place where tickets to public entertainments (as sports or theatrical events) are sold
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