standing room
Americannoun
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space in which to stand, as in a theater, stadium, or the like.
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accommodation for standing.
Etymology
Origin of standing room
First recorded in 1595–1605
Example Sentences
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With about 35 audience members the night I attended, the tiny coffee shop felt packed, with standing room only in the back.
From Los Angeles Times
In Vienna, it tasted like history, although a Viennese couple next to me in standing room complained of artificiality.
From Los Angeles Times
Her 45 minute address was peppered with jokes and personal stories and went down well in the hall, where - in contrast to some of the other speeches this week - there was standing room only.
From BBC
The main hall has not been full for speeches by members of the shadow cabinet but Badenoch said her own speech had been "standing room only".
From BBC
Some of the fringe events exploring the party's future have been standing room only.
From BBC
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