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

Vail Brewing west of the ski resort boasts a large taproom, outside seating and a Rocky Mountain Taco food truck. —John Frank, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024

Dine On The Water At The Cove Located at The Cove Marina, this dockside restaurant and tiki bar on the Intracoastal Waterway has live music, outdoor seating and frozen drinks for a quintessential Florida experience. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024

This seating option is in the main room of Harriet's. —Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024

Impero is another favorite with ample seating and friendly staff. —Jenn Rice, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1761, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing seating

• seating arrangement/plan
• seating plan