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.
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Photo : Anthony Barcelo An outdoor seating area with a view of the San Gabriel Mountains.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
Canopy Cocktails and Garden The vibe: The South End cocktail lounge has a massive outdoor seating area with its own bar, plus another right inside.
—Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
For a seating area, consider chairs with Art Deco curves or upholstered in symmetrical geometric patterns.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2025
The lower level is a haven for children and guests, boasting three generously sized en-suite bedrooms with walk-in closets and private seating areas.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
Canopy Cocktails and Garden The vibe: The South End cocktail lounge has a massive outdoor seating area with its own bar, plus another right inside.
—Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
For a seating area, consider chairs with Art Deco curves or upholstered in symmetrical geometric patterns.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2025
The lower level is a haven for children and guests, boasting three generously sized en-suite bedrooms with walk-in closets and private seating areas.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for seating
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“Seating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seating. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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