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

It has standard buses but also offers an Elite Tripper service with coaches featuring leather seating with more legroom and complimentary bottles of water for passengers.

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The 87-foot diameter spherical screen wraps above, below and behind us, but an emphasis on couch seating invites a cooperative environment.

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The classroom is made up of different zones, including softer seating, group work stations, an area to help children regulate themselves and independent work areas.

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Inside its branches, seating is sparse -- the idea being to snap an Instagrammable selfie in front of the chic decor before taking your coffee away in one of LAP's signature electric blue cups.

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Event planners use it to make seating arrangements and provide quotes.

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