seating

[see-ting]

noun

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

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

3. material for seats, especially upholstery.

adjective

1. of or relating to seats or those who are sitting.

   the seating plan of a theater.

seating

/ ˈsiːtɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of providing with a seat or seats

2. 1. the provision of seats, as in a theatre, cinema, etc

   2. ( as modifier )

      seating arrangements

3. material used for covering or making seats

Word History and Origins

Origin of seating¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; seat + -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

Chinatown’s Paper Plant Co. is her stationery outpost, made of two small storefronts that share a space with Thank You Coffee and boast outdoor seating.

From Los Angeles Times

They created a seating area around a burned-out tree.

From Los Angeles Times

Unlike the original Lawrence Ave location, there’s plenty of seating, so you can dine in and enjoy your meal.

From Salon

According to City of Windhoek officials, the event at Gammams cemetery "showed seating arrangements, cooler boxes and alcohol" on full display.

From BBC

His efforts have included remodelling stores to revamp seating and bringing back self-service condiment bars.

From BBC

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