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seating

American  
[see-ting] / ˈsi tɪŋ /

noun

  1. an act or instance of furnishing with, assigning, or escorting to a seat.

  2. the arrangement of seats in a theater, stadium, etc.

  3. material for seats, especially upholstery.

adjective

  1. of or relating to seats or those who are sitting.

    the seating plan of a theater.
seating British  
/ ˈsiːtɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act of providing with a seat or seats

    1. the provision of seats, as in a theatre, cinema, etc

    2. ( as modifier )

      seating arrangements

  3. material used for covering or making seats

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of seating

First recorded in 1590–1600; seat + -ing 1, -ing 2

Example Sentences

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It has a smoothie and coffee bar and a seating area where a group of local women gathers every Wednesday to play mahjong.

From The Wall Street Journal

Amid pressure from activist investors, Southwest announced sweeping changes a couple of years ago, including the end of its hallmark policies of open seating and no fees for checked baggage.

From MarketWatch

The main floor of its theater was surrounded by six tiers of seating that held well over a thousand people.

From Literature

Expansive living spaces fill the main floor of the residence, including a stunning sitting room with a retractable glass wall that opens the area to another outdoor seating space.

From MarketWatch

The iconic Rose Bowl opened in 1922, is a national historic landmark and boasts ample tailgating opportunities, but some fans have complained about the aging venue’s uncomfortable seating and lack of modern amenities.

From Los Angeles Times

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