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

Up in the press section of the cathedral, in the south balcony, photographers and reporters clustered around one end of the seating area that had a sliver of an unobstructed view. —Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025

The new space will feature seating of up to 170 and a Rockpile-style area for overflow crowds. —John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2025

The main-floor primary suite includes a seating area with a fireplace, a large tiled bathroom, and patio access; the additional bedrooms are sprinkled throughout the house. —Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025

That led to the idea of building loge boxes, which are smaller seating areas that still offer a premium experience. —Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1761, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing seating

• seating arrangement/plan
• seating plan