house seat

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of house seat¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Josh Weil, a Jacksonville Democrat who had previously run for a House seat against Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., had staked out a position in the race earlier this year but withdrew in late July, citing health issues.

From Salon

Averie Bishop, 28-years-old and a former Miss Texas pageant winner, was one of the losing candidates, running for a Texas House seat held by an eight-term Republican incumbent.

From Slate

But with one House seat abolished, if Labor loses just two seats at this election it will be stripped of its majority in parliament.

From BBC

Simone ran for a Pennsylvania state House seat last year, on the Republican ticket, and lost to the Democratic incumbent by 18 points.

From Slate

Because the population of other states grew faster than California’s prior to the 2020 census, California lost a House seat for the first time in its history.

From Los Angeles Times