sit-down

1 of 2

adjective

ˈsit-ˈdau̇n 

: served to seated diners

a sit-down dinner

also : of, relating to, or serving sit-down meals

a sit-down restaurant

sit-down

2 of 2

noun

ˈsit-ˌdau̇n 

1

: a cessation of work by employees while maintaining continuous occupation of their place of employment as a protest and means toward forcing compliance with demands

2

: a mass obstruction of an activity by sitting down to demonstrate a grievance or to get the activity modified or halted

3

: a meeting held especially to discuss and resolve problems or conflicts

Examples of sit-down in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The burgers listed below, which range from sliders and smash versions to gourmet Wagyu sandwiches, start as low as $4 apiece and range up to $22 for the sit-down restaurant varieties, which usually come with fries. —Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2024

The taco stand has its own experience and aura, and the experience at the sit-down is different. —James Wagner Luis Antonio Rojas, New York Times, 24 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1789, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Kids Definition

sit-down

noun

ˈsit-ˌdau̇n

: a strike in which the workers stop work and refuse to leave their places of employment

called also sit-down strike