The area right next to a boxing or wrestling ring where the best seats are located, or a position where you can watch something important happen closely.
Compound of 'ring' (boxing ring, from circular shape) and 'side' (location next to). This term emerged in the late 19th century as boxing became a popular spectator sport.
Ringside seats are so coveted that the phrase 'ringside view' now means having insider access to any major event—from business deals to celebrity gossip.
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