box office

noun

: an area in a theater where tickets are sold for a movie, play, etc.

Full Definition of BOX OFFICE

a : an office (as in a theater) where tickets of admission are sold

b : income from ticket sales (as for a film)

: the ability (as of a show) to attract ticket buyers; also : something that enhances that ability <any publicity is good box office>

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noun

: a place where tickets to public entertainments (as sports or theatrical events) are sold

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