press box

noun

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

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When the ball hit the back of Australia’s net, the roar was so percussive that the stadium press box shook. Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 20 June 2026 Mittauer said the camera, positioned near the stadium's press box, was far enough away that individuals were not easily identifiable. Matthew Davisson, CBS News, 19 June 2026 In Levi’s press box alone, there were taped over logos of 23 different bottles of ketchup, mayonnaise and hot sauce, lest a journalist dare mention Heinz in their write-up. Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 French sub Bradley Barcola came through in the 82nd minute with a score of his own that allowed French supporters to exhale and celebrate, including those seated inside the media press box. Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 16 June 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 29 Jun. 2026.

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