Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

front row

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.52 in modern English

Syllables: fron-t row
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

In an auditorium or sports venue, the line of side-by-side seats closest to the stage, playing field, or other location where the activity of interest is occurring.

noun

The row of players who participate in a scrum with direct contact with the opposing scrum.

British usage

noun

The forefront; a situation where one is exposed to the latest developments.

noun

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see front, row.

Example Sentences

"The double-breasted blazer which is on every front row this season came with an elbow-length sleeve for spring, while jumpsuits, a signature of the label, came slinky and tailored or in a blowsier boiler suit silhouette."

Usage

British usage

Inflected Forms

front rows (plural)

Phrases

in the front row

Frequently Paired Words

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Questions

What does front row mean?: In an auditorium or sports venue, the line of side-by-side seats closest to the stage, playing field, or other location where the activity of interest is occurring.

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