Word
Definition
n. the area right next to a boxing ring or wrestling ring. It is the closest place to see the action in a fight.
n. the area immediately adjacent to a boxing or wrestling ring. Often used in the prepositional phrase 'ringside' to indicate proximity to the central action.
Examples
“The fans cheered from ringside as the match began.”
“Getting ringside tickets for the championship fight was a dream come true for the local sports reporter.”
“The tension in the arena was palpable as the referee stepped into the ring, with the crowd's collective breath held by those lucky enough to be ringside.”
Examples
simple
“The fans cheered from ringside as the match began.”
contextual
“Getting ringside tickets for the championship fight was a dream come true for the local sports reporter.”
complex
“The tension in the arena was palpable as the referee stepped into the ring, with the crowd's collective breath held by those lucky enough to be ringside.”
Real-World Examples
“I respect him, he is good, but not so strong," 34-year-old Golovkin said at ringside.” “Former world champion Prince Naseem Hamed and UFC star Paddy Pimblett watched from ringside as Pili swung wildly in the fifth, only for Taylor to make her miss and fire back.” Word family
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Idioms
01. ringside seat
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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