ringside

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An area with a good view of what's happening, usually near the action or excitement. People who watch sports often sit ringside.

When we say "ringside", we usually think of people sitting close to the action, like at a boxing match. But it can also be used in other situations, like watching a concert or even at an election debate. The idea is that you're right next to what's happening, so you get a good view and feel like you're part of the excitement. In some cases, ringside seats might cost more money because they're so close to the action.

How common is "ringside"?

Word ringside is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

adjective

  • Beside the ring, especially a boxing ring.

    Example: We got our hands on a pair of ringside tickets for the boxing match.

Real examples of "ringside" in context

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