box office
The term "box office" is used both to refer to the location where tickets are sold for events and to describe the financial success of films and performances.
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Definition
B1Event Venues
(general)The place where tickets are sold for entry to a theater, cinema, or event.
Example
- I bought our tickets at the box office just before the show started.
- The line at the box office was incredibly long.
B2Film Industry
(industry, financial)The total revenue generated from ticket sales for a film or performance.
Example
- The movie broke box office records on its opening weekend.
- Despite mixed reviews, the film was a box office hit.
B2Entertainment
(informal)A measure of how popular or financially successful a film or performance is.
Example
- This actor is known for being box office gold.
- The new play is expected to be a box office success.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "box office":