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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

Example Sentences

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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

Also in Yamaguchi, another candidate of Kishida's Liberal Democratic Party was projected to win a lower house seat in the district that used to be held by Abe, the reports said.

From Reuters • Apr. 23, 2023

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

From Seattle Times • Oct. 19, 2022

I am right against my house, seat of my Ancestors: I hear my wife's alive; but much endangered.

From A Yorkshire Tragedy by Shakespeare (spurious and doubtful works)

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