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box office
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box office
n.
1. A booth, as in a theater or stadium, where tickets are sold.
2.
a. The drawing power of a theatrical entertainment or of a performer; popular appeal.
b. A factor influencing this power: Notoriety is usually good box office.
3. Total attendance for an entertainment; turnout.
4. The amount of money received from ticket sales for an entertainment.

[So named because it was originally an office for the booking of boxes in a theater.]

box-office (bksôfs, -fs) adj.

box office
n
1. (Performing Arts / Theatre) an office at a theatre, cinema, etc., where tickets are sold
2. (Performing Arts / Theatre) the receipts from a play, film, etc
3. (Performing Arts / Theatre)
a.  the public appeal of an actor or production the musical was bad box office
b.  (as modifier) a box-office success

box office - An office in a theatre for booking seats, originally from "hiring a box."
See also related terms for theatre.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.box office - total admission receipts for an entertainment
receipts, revenue, gross - the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
2.box office - the office where tickets of admission are soldbox office - the office where tickets of admission are sold
business office, office - place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed; "he rented an office in the new building"
theater, theatre, house - a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented; "the house was full"
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