standing room

noun

1. space in which to stand, as in a theater, stadium, or the like.

2. accommodation for standing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of standing room¹

First recorded in 1595–1605

Example Sentences

In Vienna, it tasted like history, although a Viennese couple next to me in standing room complained of artificiality.

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Her 45 minute address was peppered with jokes and personal stories and went down well in the hall, where - in contrast to some of the other speeches this week - there was standing room only.

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The main hall has not been full for speeches by members of the shadow cabinet but Badenoch said her own speech had been "standing room only".

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Some of the fringe events exploring the party's future have been standing room only.

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In a packed Ibrox press room in the bowels of the Bill Struth Main Stand, it was standing room only for the new Rangers head coach's first statement of intent.

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