seating

American  

[see-ting] / ˈsi tɪŋ /

noun

1. an act or instance of furnishing with, assigning, or escorting to a seat.

2. the arrangement of seats in a theater, stadium, etc.

3. material for seats, especially upholstery.

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adjective

1. of or relating to seats or those who are sitting.

   the seating plan of a theater.

seating British  

/ ˈsiːtɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of providing with a seat or seats

2. 1. the provision of seats, as in a theatre, cinema, etc

   2. ( as modifier )

      seating arrangements

3. material used for covering or making seats

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Etymology

Origin of seating

First recorded in 1590–1600; seat + -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

We joined the stream of people making their way to the stage area, trucks backing up as close as they could get for tailgate seating.

From Literature

While it’s a first for a North American airline, Air New Zealand has been offering its Skycouch economy seating since 2011.

From Barron's

The globally watched Academy Awards will now be held at the Peacock Theater, a venue with greater seating capacity than its current home, the Dolby Theatre.

From BBC

The primary suite is spacious, with room for a seating area by the fireplace.

From MarketWatch

Carriers with first-class sections like Delta Air Lines DAL -2.42%decrease; red down pointing triangle and United Airlines UAL -4.46%decrease; red down pointing triangle have increased premium seating on flights over the past decade.

From The Wall Street Journal

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