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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Heaters were installed for both seating areas and a new natural grass field. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Its dark wood, gold accents, candlelit seating, fireplace, and piano create a glamorous yet discreet atmosphere. — Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Rather than filling every square foot with washing machines, the pair intentionally carved out space for communal seating, work tables and customers who might linger long after their laundry was done. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026 In September, visitors can enjoy temperatures similar to July and August, but with a noticeable lack of people vying for prime sunset seating and fewer traffic and parking challenges. — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 9 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 13 Aug. 2026.

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