press box

noun

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

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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 There will be new concession stands, locker rooms, restrooms, press boxes, bleachers, turf and redone tracks. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026 His name is listed on top of the UCD press box. Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 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 4 Jun. 2026.

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