ring·side

[ring-sahyd]
noun
1.
the area immediately surrounding a ring, especially the area occupied by the first row of seats on all sides of a boxing or wrestling ring.
2.
any place providing a close view.
adjective
3.
in or pertaining to the area immediately surrounding a ring or arena.
4.
close to the point of action; having a close view.

Origin:
1865–75; ring1 + side1

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ringside (ˈrɪŋˌsaɪd) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  the area immediately surrounding an arena, esp the row of seats nearest a boxing or wrestling ring
2.  a.  any place affording a close uninterrupted view
 b.  (as modifier): a ringside seat

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Example sentences
The ringside physician and commission may recommend longer rest periods.
Surfing around looking for it, afraid to leave my ringside seat at the side of
  history.
Creating a sense of immediacy, three rows of spectators block off our view, and
  the ringside ropes loom overhead.
Photographers have mobbed the court's entrance, and the curious have lined up
  for ringside seats inside.
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