seater

noun

seat·​er ˈsē-tər How to pronounce seater (audio)
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 origin story has it that in 1953 Ernie Blake, a Swiss-German transplant, flew in a little four-seater over northern New Mexico, spied the epic possibility in a steep, north-facing slope, then set to work, clearing and constructing his idea of a perfect ski mountain. Michael Paterniti, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 2025 At the same time, the four-seater brings back an iconic nameplate that was previously gone but not forgotten. New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025 Higher still, the sundeck showcases a panoramic lounge, a 12-seater dining table, a large bar, and a sea-facing infinity pool flanked by sunbeds. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2025 The program was created by an aviation enthusiast with the call-sign Goronych and converts single-seater planes into rudimentary but effective long-range missiles. Tim Lister, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025 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 20 Nov. 2025.

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