box office
Plural
box offices
1
the place where tickets for admission to an event are sold
The box office is the area or counter in a theater or other performance venue where tickets are sold and collected. It is often located near the entrance and serves as the main point for purchasing tickets in advance or on the day of the performance. The box office also handles reservations, ticket exchanges, and customer service related to ticketing.
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2
the total income a movie makes by selling tickets
The box office is the total revenue generated from ticket sales for movies shown in theaters. It tracks the amount of money a film earns from audiences purchasing tickets to see it on the big screen. Box office revenue is a key indicator of a film’s commercial success and popularity, influencing its profitability and the future prospects of the film and its creators. This revenue is often reported in various stages, such as opening weekend figures and cumulative totals over the film's theatrical run.
- The new Marvel movie topped the box office charts on its opening weekend.
- The musical broke box office records, selling out every performance for months.
- The comedy film exceeded expectations at the box office, earning over $100 million worldwide.
- The theater director was thrilled with the play's box office performance, which surpassed projections.