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ringside

Ringside (noun) means the area immediately next to a boxing or wrestling ring, or more generally, a position with a close-up view of an event. Example: “They paid extra for ringside seats.”

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The area immediately next to a boxing or wrestling ring, or more generally, a position with a close-up view of an event.
"They paid extra for ringside seats."
"She had a ringside view of the argument from her office window."

How to use ringside

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA close, front-row spot for watching something happen.

Common pairings
ringside seat ringside view

Word forms

ringsides plural

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Etymology

From "ring" plus "side," referring to the space beside a boxing ring.

ringside seat

Rhymes for ringside

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Frequently asked questions

What does “ringside” mean?

The word “ringside” means the area immediately next to a boxing or wrestling ring, or more generally, a position with a close-up view of an event. In plain terms, a close, front-row spot for watching something happen.

How do you use “ringside” in a sentence?

Here is “ringside” used in a sentence: “They paid extra for ringside seats.”

What part of speech is “ringside”?

“Ringside” is a noun.

What is the meaning of ringside?

"ringside" (noun) means the area immediately next to a boxing or wrestling ring, or more generally, a position with a close-up view of an event.

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