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.

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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

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

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Etymology

Origin of seating

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

Example Sentences

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

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

The primary suite is spacious, with room for a seating area by the fireplace.

From MarketWatch

Carriers with first-class sections like Delta Air Lines DAL -2.42%decrease; red down pointing triangle and United Airlines UAL -4.46%decrease; red down pointing triangle have increased premium seating on flights over the past decade.

From The Wall Street Journal

Instead, look for a track in a nook above the seating area, where one can race wooden blocks affixed with wheels — think Pinewood Derby — down a track painted to mimic a waterway.

From Los Angeles Times

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