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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Included will be a neighborhood park, walking trails, an observation deck and seating areas, according to the developer’s rezoning application.
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Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2025
Some of the offerings, per Netflix, will include: Netflix also says that Mastercard holders will get priority seating and reservations, access to special experiences at the restaurant, and a pair of special cocktails offerings.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Jan. 2025
Even the interior, with its staggered seating configuration, is sharp.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025
Renderings also show the lounge will have a large circular bar, various seating areas designed for work and relaxation, as well as indoor and outdoor fireplaces.
—Senitra Horbrook, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025
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Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2025
Some of the offerings, per Netflix, will include: Netflix also says that Mastercard holders will get priority seating and reservations, access to special experiences at the restaurant, and a pair of special cocktails offerings.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Jan. 2025
Even the interior, with its staggered seating configuration, is sharp.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025
Renderings also show the lounge will have a large circular bar, various seating areas designed for work and relaxation, as well as indoor and outdoor fireplaces.
—Senitra Horbrook, CNBC, 21 Jan. 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 26 Jan. 2025.
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