standing room

noun

1. space in which to stand, as in a theater, stadium, or the like.
2. accommodation for standing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of standing room¹

First recorded in 1595–1605

Example Sentences

There was standing room only for Morris’s news conference on Friday before Penix, whose selection by Atlanta was a major surprise, threw on the field to other rookies.

From Seattle Times

As a student, I often attended San Francisco Opera several times a week, standing room being no more than the price of a movie.

From Los Angeles Times

The minor league stadium has 10,624 fixed seats and can currently hold 14,014 fans with lawn seating and standing room.

From Seattle Times

I'm going back there to work a comedy club and I played Nashville and had all five sell-out, standing room only, killer standing ovation shows.

From Salon

The 20-seat bistro comes with a standing room only bar counter and additional seating in the courtyard.

From Seattle Times