1
: one that seats
2
: one that has a specified number of seats
—used in combination
a 2-seater jet

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The 225-seater on the corner of Southeast Ninth Avenue comes from Petrillo’s group, The Restaurant People, whose portfolio includes 11 Fort Lauderdale eateries (YOLO, S3, Nubé, Boatyard). — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 Started in 2019 by Uber cofounder Garrett Camp, Aero offers white-glove service on a fleet of sleek 16-seater black jets. — Debra Kamin, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026 The battery on the compact, four seater only holds enough power for a 94 mile trip, but the panels can generate up to 300 watts of power. — Rae Witte, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 In 2021 Antonelli made his single-seater racing debut, competing in the lower-tier Formula 4. — Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seater

Word History

First Known Use

1693, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of seater was in 1693

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“Seater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seater. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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