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standing room
noun
: space for standing
especially
: accommodation available for spectators or passengers after all seats are filled
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The Sandy tiny house addresses this issue by offering generous standing room in all three of its bedrooms.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 27 Dec. 2024
The Eagles had an insurance policy with Factory Mutual for Lincoln Financial Field, which seats about 67,000 plus features a standing room section.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Dec. 2024
The Hoosier Room fills to the point of standing room only about 40 minutes before kickoff, and the standing room is going fast.
—Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Sphere Abu Dhabi will emulate the size of the original Vegas venue, with standing room for 20,000 people.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 13 Nov. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1603, in the meaning defined above
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“Standing room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standing%20room. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
standing room
noun
: space available for spectators or passengers to stand in after all seats are filled
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