seating (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsiːtɪŋ/

Definition

The arrangement of places where people can sit, especially in a public venue like a theater, stadium, or airplane.

Examples

• The restaurant has seating for fifty people.

• We were shown to our seating in the front row.

• The new stadium features improved seating with more legroom.

How to Use seating

seating arrangement (collocation)

The way in which seats are organized or placed. — "The seating arrangement for the party was designed to encourage conversation."

seating capacity (collocation)

The maximum number of people that can be seated in a particular place. — "The stadium's seating capacity is 50,000."

Synonyms of seating

Words with a similar meaning to seating:

• chairs
• seats
• accommodation
• furnishings

Antonyms of seating

Words with the opposite meaning to seating:

• standing room
• standing

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