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ringside

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɹɪŋˌsaɪd// UK //ɹˈɪŋsaɪd// ring·side

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.


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.

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