box office

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.

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

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box-office (bksôfs, -fs) adj.

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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

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	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 sold ticket booth, ticket office 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"

Translations

box office n → botteghino

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box office n → botteghino

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