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
The latter was the only moment of the entire conference that the event space was standing room only.
From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026
With about 35 audience members the night I attended, the tiny coffee shop felt packed, with standing room only in the back.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026
The galleries also had seats and standing room for other paying guests.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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