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seating

American  
[see-ting] / ˈsi tɪŋ /

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 British  
/ ˈsiːtɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act of providing with a seat or seats

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

    2. ( as modifier )

      seating arrangements

  3. material used for covering or making seats

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of seating

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

Example Sentences

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The very arrangement of seating at the Roman Games expressed the hierarchical nature of Roman society.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The globally watched Academy Awards will now be held at the Peacock Theater, a venue with greater seating capacity than its current home, the Dolby Theatre.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

While it’s a first for a North American airline, Air New Zealand has been offering its Skycouch economy seating since 2011.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

A light-filled kitchen offers custom cabinetry, marble countertops, built-in seating, a farmhouse sink, and a Dutch door that opens to the outdoor living area.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

All four of them were clutching seating plans, so that they could help show people to the right seats.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

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