seating

noun

seat·​ing ˈsē-tiŋ 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Cheery and exotic, the main structure is an approximately 200-year-old reconstructed Vietnamese town hall with an abundance of cozy lounge seating. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026

The Payne Avenue parking lot will be converted into a plaza with seating, board and lawn games and books that Xiong is confident will encourage area residents to engage with their community again, and subsequently shop and dine at the businesses in the area. —Hannah Brueske, Twin Cities, 27 May 2026

Outdoor seating, fire pits and a pet relief area are featured in the front and sides of the space. —Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026

The team is planning to open a stadium experience in September, where fans can get in-person looks at amenities and premium seating options. —Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1761, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing seating

• seating arrangement/plan
• seating plan

Rhymes for seating

• beating
• bleating
• cheating
• eating
• fleeting
• greeting
• heating
• meeting
• sheeting
• sweeting
• treating
• accreting