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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Run a fan near seating and dining areas to keep flying pests off ‌food and guests. — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 4 July 2026 This cozy space does a lot with a little, offering bar seating, booths for larger parties and a few tables for smaller groups. — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026 There are a few bar chairs and tables, but most of the seating is made up of comfortable patio couches and Adirondack chairs, in total fitting 85 guests. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026 General seating was under a beating sun, and the temperature of chairs was measured at 160 degrees. — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 5 July 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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