seating

1 of 2

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

seating

2 of 2

present participle of seat entry 2

Examples of seating in a Sentence

Noun

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

Noun

Although seen here as a four-seater, the GV90 can be configured with three rows and seating for up to seven occupants. — Marco Della Cava, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026

At the end of the island, with its granite countertop and vegetable prep sink, there is a heated circular granite countertop extension that offers comfortable seating for six people. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026

Arguments in this week’s hearing also focused on Judge Roach’s decisions to limit seating during the trial, not have an overflow courtroom and prohibit camera access. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Aug. 2026

Ticket prices will vary based on seating, but various discounts will be available for students and Evanston residents on Friday nights, officials said. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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