Meaning of the word "box office" in English

What does "box office" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

box office

US /ˈbɑːks ˌɔː.fɪs/
UK /ˈbɑːks ˌɔː.fɪs/
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Noun

1.

the place in a theater or other arts venue where tickets are sold

Example:
I bought my tickets at the box office.
The box office opens an hour before the show.
2.

the amount of money taken by a movie, play, or concert

Example:
The new movie had a huge box office success.
Despite mixed reviews, the play's box office numbers were impressive.
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