seating

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noun

seat·​ing ˈsē-tiŋ How to pronounce seating (audio)
Synonyms of seatingnext
1
a
: material for covering or upholstering seats
b
: a seat on or in which something rests
a valve seating
2
: the act of providing with seats

seating

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present participle of seat entry 2

Examples of seating in a Sentence

Noun There won't be enough seating for everyone. The auditorium has seating for 400. There is additional seating on the deck. The auditorium has a seating capacity of 400. There are two seatings for tea. We bought tickets for the 5:30 seating of the show.
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The improvements in the $800 million project include the addition of some lower-level seating, upgrades and additions of entertainment areas and the construction of a player performance center. — Brian Mahoney, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 Tickets with picnic-style general admission seating at CLARA Studios will cost $30 per person, while dedicated riser spots go for $60 per person. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026 This oversized, best-selling sectional has deep seating and a chaise that gives you plenty of space to kick back for movie nights and afternoon naps. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026 Court-side seating at the annual tournament is growing by 66% to around 5,000 seats, organizer United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seating

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1761, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of seating was in 1761

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“Seating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seating. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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