standing room
Americannoun
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space in which to stand, as in a theater, stadium, or the like.
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accommodation for standing.
Etymology
Origin of standing room
First recorded in 1595–1605
Example Sentences
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By tipoff, the market corrected a bit, and a standing room only ticket could be found for a thrifty $5,000—still enough cash to enjoy Hawaii.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
The day of the vote, it was standing room only — residents lined the walls and some who couldn’t fit were listening from outside the doors.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
I’m really glad that you were standing room only at this wine bar or this brunch place, but there’s no conversation with you.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2025
"We want this year's graduating class to be the last class that is allowed to use converted buses with sideways-facing seats and standing room while driving," says Jon-Ivar Nygard, Norway's Minister of Transport.
From BBC • May 30, 2025
When I entered the spacious living room, there was standing room only.
From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals
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