box office — A place at a theater, cinema, etc., where tickets are bought or reserved
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A place at a theater, cinema, etc., where tickets are bought or reserved
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɑːks ˌɔːfɪs/
Example Sentences
- The movie was such a box office disaster that the director decided to become a pizza delivery guy instead.
- You can purchase tickets online or at the box office on the day of the performance.
- Despite terrible reviews, the action movie topped the box office for three consecutive weeks.
box office
NOUN[/ˈbɑːks ˌɔːfɪs/]
A place at a theater, cinema, etc., where tickets are bought or reserved
Crowds line up at the box office on opening night for the new blockbuster.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The term originated in 18th-century theatres, derived from the office that managed the individual box-shaped seating sections where patrons sat. This office handled ticket sales and seat reservations for these private boxes.
Breakdown
box (a private enclosed seating section in a theatre) + office (administrative space where business is conducted); the compound refers to the ticket-selling and reservation office for theatrical boxes.
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📝Examples
“The movie was such a box office disaster that the director decided to become a pizza delivery guy instead.”
“You can purchase tickets online or at the box office on the day of the performance.”
“Despite terrible reviews, the action movie topped the box office for three consecutive weeks.”
“The romantic comedy was a surprise box office champion, earning more than superhero blockbusters.”
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