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When I go and speak now at all sorts of conferences, later in the night there's always a better Maxie Walker than me. Billy Birmingham's legendary for basically being able to verbally kneecap any of a number of Australia's characters, particularly in the commentary box.
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Meaning of "commentary box" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF COMMENTARY BOX

commentary box  [ˈkɒməntərɪ bɒks] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COMMENTARY BOX

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Commentary box is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES COMMENTARY BOX MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of commentary box in the English dictionary

The definition of commentary box in the dictionary is the place where the commentators on a sporting event sit.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH COMMENTARY BOX


beatbox
ˈbiːtˌbɒks
box
bɒks
brainbox
ˈbreɪnˌbɒks
cashbox
ˈkæʃˌbɒks
chatterbox
ˈtʃætəˌbɒks
gearbox
ˈɡɪəˌbɒks
hotbox
ˈhɒtˌbɒks
inbox
ˈɪnˌbɒks
jukebox
ˈdʒuːkˌbɒks
lunchbox
ˈlʌntʃˌbɒks
mailbox
ˈmeɪlˌbɒks
matchbox
ˈmætʃˌbɒks
outbox
ˈaʊtˌbɒks
pillar-box
ˈpɪlə bɒks
sandbox
ˈsændˌbɒks
skybox
ˈskɑɪˌbɒks
soapbox
ˈsəʊpˌbɒks
toolbox
ˈtuːlbɒks

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COMMENTARY BOX

commensality
commensally
commensurability
commensurable
commensurably
commensurate
commensurately
commensurateness
commensuration
comment
commentarial
commentariat
commentaries
commentary
commentate
commentation
commentator
commentatorial
commenter
commentor

WORDS THAT END LIKE COMMENTARY BOX

black box
collection box
ditty box
glory box
honesty box
jewellery box
jockey box
jury box
light box
music box
offertory box
out of the box
penalty box
play box
PO box
sentry box
suggestion box
the box
tool box
vanity box

Synonyms and antonyms of commentary box in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «commentary box» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COMMENTARY BOX

Find out the translation of commentary box to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of commentary box from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «commentary box» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

评论框
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

caja de comentarios
570 millions of speakers

English

commentary box
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कमेंट्री बॉक्स
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مربع التعليق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

комментарий окно
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

caixa de comentários
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মন্তব্য বাক্স
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

boîte de commentaire
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kotak ulasan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kommentarfeld
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

解説ボックス
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

주석 상자
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kothak komentar
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hộp bình luận
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வர்ணனை பெட்டி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

समालोचन बॉक्स
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Yorum kutusu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

scatola di commento
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Skrzynka Komentarz
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

коментар вікно
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cutie comentariu
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

box σχόλιο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kommentaar blokkie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kommentarfältet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kommentarboksen
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of commentary box

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COMMENTARY BOX»

The term «commentary box» is normally little used and occupies the 120.150 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COMMENTARY BOX» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about commentary box

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2 QUOTES WITH «COMMENTARY BOX»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word commentary box.
1
Max Walker
When I go and speak now at all sorts of conferences, later in the night there's always a better Maxie Walker than me. Billy Birmingham's legendary for basically being able to verbally kneecap any of a number of Australia's characters, particularly in the commentary box.
2
Murray Walker
I'm in my usual state up here in the commentary box: high tension, heart beating like a trip hammer, whatever that is.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COMMENTARY BOX»

Discover the use of commentary box in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to commentary box and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Motty: Forty Years in the Commentary Box
From Ronnie Radford to Wayne Rooney, John Motson's knowledge and passion for football are unrivalled. In Motty, he shares his story for the first time and guides us through a career which has spanned forty years and over 2,000 matches.
John Motson, 2010
2
Text and Context in Functional Linguistics
Furthermore, the location of personnel in the commentary box is to a large extent predetermined. The main commentator generally sits in the position furthest from the door which provides him with the fewest possibilities of distractions from ...
Mohsen Ghadessy, 1999
3
Biblical Studies on the Internet: A Resource Guide
Study Guide for 2 John * http://www.calvarychapel.com/simivalley/ library_commentaries.html (select this commentary and then specific chapter) * http://www.khouse.org/blueletter/ (select this from long list on "choose commentary" box; click ...
Roland H. Worth, 2002
4
Radio Head: Up and Down the Dial of British Radio
The warmth and enjoyment in the commentary box, with lascivious talk of pork pies and chocolate cake, are crucial to the success of the programme and is what makes it so endearing,thereason people likemeare prepared tolistento itfor hours  ...
John Osborne, 2009
5
Can Anyone Hear Me?
With a fairly wide fronted commentary box, our method was to separate commentator and expert summariser by a great enough distance that between them theyhad the outfield covered. Earlyon while I was commentating, the ballwas played ...
Peter Baxter, 2012
6
Academic Encounters: The Natural World Student's Book: ...
When a task type occurs for the first time in the book, it is headed by a colored commentary box that explains which skill is being practiced and why it is important. When the task type occurs again later in the book, it may be accompanied by ...
Jennifer Wharton, 2009
7
Academic Listening Encounters: American Studies Teacher's ...
Task commentary boxes Whenever a task type occurs for the first time in the book , it is headed by a colored commentary box that explains what skill is being practiced and why it is important. When the task occurs again later in the book, it may ...
Kim Sanabria, Carlos Sanabria, 2007
8
Cultural Mythology and Global Leadership
... command of the Soviet Union but it will not be enslaved any more – see Commentary box. Those courageous days led to the fall of communism and the historic change in Central and Eastern Europe. Leadership was also demonstrated with ...
E. H. Kessler, D. J. Wong-MingJi, 2009
9
Against the Wind: The Moderate Voice in Baptist Life
... editorial secretary and the book editor. Reprinted by permission of the Southern Baptist Historical Library and Archives, Nashville. The “Summary History” is located in the Clifton J. Allen Papers, Broadman Bible Commentary, Box 12, File 35.
Carl L. Kell, 2009
10
Glorious Summers and Discontents: Looking back on the ups ...
In this fascinating book, Mike Atherton selects the best pieces he has written over the last decade.
Mike Atherton, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COMMENTARY BOX»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term commentary box is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Sourav Ganguly the 'Prince' saves cricket commentary in distress
Along with his long-time deputy and teammate Rahul Dravid, Ganguly has brought hope of a better world in a commentary box that was dying ... «India.com, Jul 15»
2
Ashes bingo: 36 things that will definitely happen this summer
Fails. 4. Shane Warne appears in the commentary box, resembling a shiny-faced Thunderbird puppet of Ellen DeGeneres. 5. In interviews, an ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
3
LIVE BLOG: Origin Game Three
... and Shane Webcke together with head caller Dan Ginnane and Ben Dobbin move to the Suncorp Commentary Box to call the Origin decider ... «TripleM Sydney, Jul 15»
4
Ashes 2015: Live TV Coverage on Sky Sports; Highlights on …
He will also be beside former teammate Shane Warne in the commentary box. Sky Sports 2 will become 'Sky Sports Ashes' for two months of non-stop cricket ... «TV Newsroom, Jul 15»
5
Welcome to Queensland Triple M Sydney
Webcke with Dan Ginnane and Ben Dobbin will then take over the Suncorp Stadium Commentary Box to call the Origin decider for Triple M ... «Radio Today, Jul 15»
6
Roger Federer close to service perfection at Wimbledon
Federer had John McEnroe applauding his performance from up in the television commentary box. "It's hard not to see Federer facing Murray in ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
7
Serena Williams vs Venus Williams, Wimbledon 2015: as it happened
Lindsay Davenport has finally arrived in the BBC commentary box, I can confirm. Back on court, Serena cruises to 30-0, only for a vintage ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
8
Where to watch State of Origin III
... from Brisbane, while Ray "Rabs" Warren, the voice of rugby league, will be calling all the action from the Nine Network commentary box. «NRL.COM, Jul 15»
9
Wimbledon greats are told to turn up on time
... people at lunchtime, you meet your wife to give her a couple of sandwiches and say hi, then you are suddenly in the commentary box. «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
10
'I'm still a nuffy supporter': Brownless
“I came down (from the commentary box) and went into the race, and there was Brian Cook, Frank Costa, Gareth Andrews and myself, and we ... «Fox Sports, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Commentary box [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/commentary-box>. Apr 2024 ».
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