press box

noun

1. a press section, especially at a sports event.

press box

noun

1. an area reserved for reporters, as in a sports stadium

Word History and Origins

Origin of press box¹

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

Instead, he was joining other teachers sweeping up material from an early morning fire underneath the stadium bleachers that severely damaged the press box.

From Los Angeles Times

Roman, watching it all unfold from the press box, feels the same excitement but always questions momentarily if it was worth it.

From Los Angeles Times

The man Dylan Hernández got to know in the press box for years knew baseball and understood his value.

From Los Angeles Times

He remained so unaffected by fame, he would eat his pregame dinner in the press box dining room in full view of anybody who wanted to sit down and chat.

From Los Angeles Times

One day in my early years as the Dodgers beat writer for this newspaper, Valenzuela sat next to me in the press box during a road game in Colorado.

From Los Angeles Times