noun
Uncommon
seating
SEE-tihng
Seating (noun) means Seats collectively, or the arrangement of where people sit. Example: “The venue has seating for two thousand people.”
noun
1
Seats collectively, or the arrangement of where people sit.
"The venue has seating for two thousand people."
"The wedding planner drew up a seating chart for the reception."
"The new cafe has outdoor seating beside the canal."
How to use seating
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe seats in a place, or how they are arranged.
Common pairings
seating chart
seating capacity
outdoor seating
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- Plural
- seatings
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What does “seating” mean?
The word “seating” means seats collectively, or the arrangement of where people sit. In plain terms, the seats in a place, or how they are arranged.
How do you pronounce “seating”?
“Seating” is pronounced SEE-tihng (/ˈsiːtɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “seating” in a sentence?
Here is “seating” used in a sentence: “The venue has seating for two thousand people.”
What part of speech is “seating”?
“Seating” is a noun.
Is “seating” a common word?
“Seating” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between seating and seats?
"Seats" refers to individual pieces of furniture for sitting, while "seating" is the collective term covering all the seats together or the way they are arranged. Seating can also describe the general arrangement or plan of where people sit.
What is a "seating chart"?
A seating chart is a diagram showing the arrangement of where people are meant to sit, such as at a wedding or in a classroom. It uses the sense of seating that refers to the arrangement of seats rather than the furniture itself.
