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/
Korean meaning: 극장이나 영화관 등에서 표를 사거나 예약하는 곳, 매표소
Korean pronunciation: **박**스 **오**피스
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
A place at a theater, cinema, etc., where tickets are bought or reserved
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Origin
18세기 극장에서 관객들이 앉는 개별 상자 모양의 좌석(box)들을 관리하는 사무실(office)에서 유래되었습니다. 이곳에서 티켓을 판매하고 예약을 관리했죠.
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“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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