seating

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/ ˈsi tɪŋ /

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noun

an act or instance of furnishing with, assigning, or escorting to a seat.

the arrangement of seats in a theater, stadium, etc.

material for seats, especially upholstery.

adjective

of or relating to seats or those who are sitting: the seating plan of a theater.

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Origin of seating

First recorded in 1590–1600; seat + -ing¹, -ing²

Words nearby seating

seat, sea tangle, seatback, seat belt, seater, seating, seatmate, SEATO, seat-of-the-pants, seat of the pants, by the, Seaton Valley

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How to use seating in a sentence

Pregame meetings were reduced to 10 minutes and teams were required to use spaced-out seating charts on team flights.
The NBA’s week of controversies show how hard life is outside of the bubble|Ben Golliver|February 12, 2021|Washington Post
These venues lack fixed seating and thus are the most conducive to meeting health and safety guidelines.
Arts in New York to get shot in the arm with celebrity-filled pop-up shows|Peter Marks|February 8, 2021|Washington Post
In a concession to the coronavirus pandemic, the NFL is capping attendance at 25,000 at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium, which has a seating capacity of over 65,000.
Super Bowl highlights: Bucs celebrate championship, Tom Brady wins MVP|Des Bieler, Mark Maske, Chuck Culpepper|February 8, 2021|Washington Post
Changsila said the restaurant had lots of sidewalk seating when it first opened, but the number of tables has shrunk because of construction nearby.
‘Streateries’ are thriving, but only in some parts of D.C. Now Bowser wants to expand them.|Michael Brice-Saddler, Fritz Hahn|February 1, 2021|Washington Post

You’ll have to make sure you offer your guests comfortable seating that can be moved around and eventually put away without too much trouble.
Backyard party essentials: Outdoor Super Bowl party ideas for 2021|PopSci Commerce Team|January 30, 2021|Popular-Science
Its beautifully aged wooden exterior houses traditional floor seating and beautiful gardens typical of the area.
Inside The World’s 10 Oldest Restaurants|Justin Jones|December 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When these single-aisle models were introduced, the maximum seating averaged around 160 seats.
Flying Coach Is the New Hell: How Airlines Engineer You Out of Room|Clive Irving|November 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The seating plan is such that you can see people in other corners.
Russia’s Gold Digger Academy|Peter Pomerantsev|November 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The MRAP had been stripped of any weaponry, and all that remained was to add seating and storage on the interior.
Why Does My Kids’ Elementary School Need a Tank?|Andy Hinds|September 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Spirit has the highest seating density in the industry, with seat pitches of a knee-crushing 28 inches.
Solution to Seat Rage: No More Reclining|Will Doig|September 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The bottom stood whole on its seating; it parted at the level of the chimney.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2)|Francis Trevithick
Fifteen minutes later the lunch bell rang; Dr. Greyson hurried in as they were seating themselves at the table.
Tessa Wadsworth's Discipline|Jennie M. Drinkwater
Unfortunately, in the act of seating himself, he leaned too far backward, and instantly his load overbalanced him.
Gold-Seeking on the Dalton Trail|Arthur R. Thompson
"I shall not invite Prince Sondersheim to my concert," returned Eveline, seating herself on the sofa with a defiant air.
Black Diamonds|Mr Jkai
Peer Khan now entered with the pilao; and seating ourselves, our fingers were soon buried in the midst of it.
Confessions of a Thug|Philip Meadows Taylor

British Dictionary definitions for seating

seating

/ (ˈsiːtɪŋ) /

noun

the act of providing with a seat or seats

the provision of seats, as in a theatre, cinema, etc
(as modifier)seating arrangements

material used for covering or making seats

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