seating

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

Examples of seating in a Sentence

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 aircraft interior is customizable, with clients able to personalize the seating layout and select finishes and materials. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026 Without further ado, here are the best stackable outdoor chairs to keep in mind for your backyard seating roster. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Aug. 2026 Brook Smith, 13, was first in line when seating opened for spectators three hours before the scheduled opening-game start. — James Raia, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026 Just this season, Angel Stadium closed an entire seating section because of a pest issue. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seating

Word History

First Known Use

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 5 Aug. 2026.

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