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

Wayfair has markdowns on seating sets, dining tables, accent chairs, and more that look luxe but can withstand the elements. —Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025

Add more storage to your home, create new seating, and upgrade your space—all at a discount. —Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025

Configurations: The choice between a 2nd row bench seat or a pair of captain’s chairs gives the X7 seating versatility. —Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2025

The guest list the Vatican released, if followed for seating, could lead to geographically disparate pairings like those at some international summits. —Emma Bubola, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025

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