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house seat

American

noun

one of a number of seats in a theater that the management reserves for special guests, friends of the producer or cast, etc.

Etymology

Origin of house seat

First recorded in 1945–50

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house seat

Emily Gregory won a Florida state house seat, defeating Trump-backed Republican Jon Maples in a special election.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026

And for the open seat in Iowa, Democrats seem likely to nominate a two-time Paralympic gold medalist who represents the reddest state house seat held by a Democrat.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2026

He is running unopposed for his house seat and said he would remain in that post.

From New York Times ● Nov. 4, 2022

Both a state senator and house seat are up for election in this district in 2022.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 19, 2022

He wants to own outright, even if his property is no more than a house seat.

From Blue Ridge Country by Caldwell, Erskine

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