standing room
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noun
space in which to stand, as in a theater, stadium, or the like.
accommodation for standing.
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Origin of standing room
First recorded in 1595–1605
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019
Examples from the Web for standing room
Contemporary Examples of standing room
Last week, a standing-room only crowd watched Charlie Rose interview him at the New York Public Library.
Last week, a standing-room only crowd watched Charlie Rose interview Rohatyn at the New York Public Library.
Historical Examples of standing room
It is true there was standing-room, but it was dangerous to move.
Jack of Both SidesFlorence Coombe
"Take the helm, Phil," said Mr. Waterford, as I walked aft to the standing-room.
Desk and DebitOliver Optic
At the third she was informed that there was standing-room only.
The Little Colonel's Christmas VacationAnnie Fellows Johnston
Jim dropped the snapping shell-fish into a tub in the standing-room.
Jim Spurling, FishermanAlbert Walter Tolman
Grasping the animal by the scruff of the neck, he tossed him into the standing-room.
Jim Spurling, FishermanAlbert Walter Tolman