ringside

ring·side

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ring-sahyd]
- /ˈrɪŋˌsaɪd/
- /ˈrɪŋ.saɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ring-sahyd]
- /ˈrɪŋˌsaɪd/

Definitions of ringside word

noun ringside the area immediately surrounding a ring, especially the area occupied by the first row of seats on all sides of a boxing or wrestling ring. 1
noun ringside any place providing a close view. 1
adjective ringside in or pertaining to the area immediately surrounding a ring or arena. 1
adjective ringside close to the point of action; having a close view. 1
noun ringside boxing, wrestling: area around arena 1
adjective ringside around a boxing or wrestling ring 1

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Origin of ringside

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

First recorded in 1865-75; ring1 + side1

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Parts of speech for Ringside

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ringside popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for ringside

adjective ringside

grandstand — the main seating area of a stadium, racetrack, parade route, or the like, usually consisting of tiers with rows of individual seats.

Just one Synonym for ringside