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seating

[ see-ting ]

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noun

an act or instance of furnishing with, assigning, or escorting to a seat.
the arrangement of seats in a theater, stadium, etc.
material for seats, especially upholstery.

adjective

of or relating to seats or those who are sitting:
the seating plan of a theater.

seating

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noun

the act of providing with a seat or seats
1. the provision of seats, as in a theatre, cinema, etc
2. ( as modifier )
  seating arrangements
material used for covering or making seats

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Word History and Origins

Origin of seating¹

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

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Filled with sumptuous seating, a patterned ceiling and artfully arranged bookshelves backed with floral wallpaper, the library is a mix of new and old, including the home’s original tiled fireplace.

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A central seating area features cushions made from recycled scarlet uniforms.

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The finished project will include a water feature, a raised lawn, sheltered seating and feature lighting.

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General admission tickets come with unreserved seating on Friday and Saturday but not on Sunday.

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Even the ride vehicle is noteworthy, as we enter a contraption that looks and feels like court seating, before being jolted to the right.

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Related Words

accommodation

seater seatmate

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