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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By tipoff, the market corrected a bit, and a standing room only ticket could be found for a thrifty $5,000—still enough cash to enjoy Hawaii.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
The day of the vote, it was standing room only — residents lined the walls and some who couldn’t fit were listening from outside the doors.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
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 • Oct. 7, 2025
It was standing room only in the cage, with no toilet or sink.
From Slate • Oct. 20, 2024
The bookstore people had organized the standing room in the back, shortest to tallest.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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