seating

noun

seat·​ing ˈsē-tiŋ 

1

a

: material for covering or upholstering seats

b

: a seat on or in which something rests

a valve seating

2

: the act of providing with seats

Examples of seating in a Sentence

There won't be enough seating for everyone.

The auditorium has seating for 400.

There is additional seating on the deck.

The auditorium has a seating capacity of 400.

There are two seatings for tea.

We bought tickets for the 5:30 seating of the show.

Recent Examples on the Web

The pre- and post-ceremony gathering space includes an outdoor shower area, a seating area with stools made by local artisans that are inspired by the design of traditional Mayan chairs, as well as a clawfoot tub that can be filled as a cold plunge for after the ceremony upon request. —Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024

From pod seating designed for exceptional support and privacy to plush slippers that evoke the comforts of home, every detail has been meticulously crafted. —Noel Burgess, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024

That includes new premium seating offerings, which have become a vital revenue stream for rivals. —Bygreg McKenna, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2024

Visibility is excellent, thanks to big windows all around and a high seating position. —Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 21 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1761, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing seating

• seating arrangement/plan
• seating plan