Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
press-box
noun
/prɛs bɒks/
Definition
A designated area in a stadium or event venue where journalists and media personnel sit to report on sports events or other occasions.
Examples
- During the game, the reporters in the press box were busy typing their articles.
- The announcer called out the names of the athletes, which could be heard clearly from the press box.
- Access to the press box is usually restricted to authorized media personnel only.
Meaning
The press box provides a space for media members to work, often containing necessary equipment for reporting, watching games, and writing articles.
Synonyms
- media booth
- journalist area
- reporter’s perch
