press box

noun

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

Examples of press box in a Sentence

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From his perch in the Coliseum press box, Arbogast is painting the scene of the play when Moore was injured. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026 No further updates are currently available as there have been no ensuing press box announcements to the media. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026 By the time our piece ran, viewers would have already seen the new seats, the new press box, the new amenities, everything the renovation had to offer. — Rich Bornstein, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026 The stadium would have capacity for about 1,000 fans and would also include viewing suites, a press box and six recreational indoor courts, along with business and retail spaces. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 23 July 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 Oct. 2026.

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