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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The away end is a bit of a dump; the seating rake is too shallow.
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Andy Mitten, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Even the most basic categories include a proper work setup, seating area, and oversized marble bathrooms.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
Outdoor seating, fire pits and a pet relief area are featured in the front and sides of the space.
—Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
The all-day café will bring the brand’s signature mix of pastries, coffee, sandwiches, soups and salads to a 4,180-square-foot space with seating for up to 128 guests, including indoor and outdoor dining, plus weekend brunch service and private event space.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
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Andy Mitten, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Even the most basic categories include a proper work setup, seating area, and oversized marble bathrooms.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
Outdoor seating, fire pits and a pet relief area are featured in the front and sides of the space.
—Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
The all-day café will bring the brand’s signature mix of pastries, coffee, sandwiches, soups and salads to a 4,180-square-foot space with seating for up to 128 guests, including indoor and outdoor dining, plus weekend brunch service and private event space.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
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“Seating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seating. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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