Phrase guide

ringside seat

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A seat in the front row of a boxing or wrestling match.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Any vantage point providing an excellent view.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: box seat

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

first row of seating; has an unobstructed view of a boxing or wrestling ring

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: ringside

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: seating, seats, seating room, seating area

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: aitiopaikka — any vantage point providing an excellent view
  • French: être aux premières loges — any vantage point providing an excellent view