box office
noun
1
a
: an office (as in a theater) where tickets of admission are sold
b
: 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
Examples of box office in a Sentence
The box office will open at 10:00 a.m.
Recent Examples on the Web
His filmography includes the German box office hits Soul Kitchen (2009) and Rheingold (2022).
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Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Apr. 2024
While the top two films showed endurance, the overall box office market looked sickly.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 22 Apr. 2024
Following Shrek 2's box office dominance, Andrews reprised her royal roles in Shrek the Third, Shrek Forever After, and The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004).
—Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 21 Apr. 2024
Comscore estimated the overall total box office haul for the three-day window would reach $65.4 million.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2024
The surprise box office darling Late Night with the Devil, which hit horror streamer Shudder this weekend (and might be more suited to home viewing), tries to make one of the most innocuous American broadcast traditions into a terror.
—Kevin Nguyen, The Verge, 20 Apr. 2024
Domestic tourism spending and box office ticket sales both rose during Lunar New Year in February, easily exceeding levels before the Covid-19 pandemic.
—Alexandra Stevenson, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Golden 1 Center box office Golden 1 Center’s box office at 500 David J Stern Walk sells Kings tickets at prices similar to Ticketmaster, without the additional fees.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 15 Apr. 2024
Patrons can also buy tickets at most central Indiana Kroger stores, at the Hilbert Circle Theatre box office at 45 Monument Circle or by calling 317-639-4300.
—The Indianapolis Star, 12 Apr. 2024
Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Apr. 2024
While the top two films showed endurance, the overall box office market looked sickly.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 22 Apr. 2024
Following Shrek 2's box office dominance, Andrews reprised her royal roles in Shrek the Third, Shrek Forever After, and The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004).
—Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 21 Apr. 2024
Comscore estimated the overall total box office haul for the three-day window would reach $65.4 million.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2024
The surprise box office darling Late Night with the Devil, which hit horror streamer Shudder this weekend (and might be more suited to home viewing), tries to make one of the most innocuous American broadcast traditions into a terror.
—Kevin Nguyen, The Verge, 20 Apr. 2024
Domestic tourism spending and box office ticket sales both rose during Lunar New Year in February, easily exceeding levels before the Covid-19 pandemic.
—Alexandra Stevenson, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Golden 1 Center box office Golden 1 Center’s box office at 500 David J Stern Walk sells Kings tickets at prices similar to Ticketmaster, without the additional fees.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 15 Apr. 2024
Patrons can also buy tickets at most central Indiana Kroger stores, at the Hilbert Circle Theatre box office at 45 Monument Circle or by calling 317-639-4300.
—The Indianapolis Star, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Box office.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/box%20office. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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