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

Family-owned and operated, this dynamic spot has live music, outdoor seating, local food trucks, fire pits, a pet-friendly patio, and more. —Jacqueline Kehoe, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025

Most travelers now prize comfort over formality, especially given the typically tight seating in economy and the likelihood of delays. —Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025

Highlights include an open-air bar, green space and fireside seating. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Nov. 2025

Media rights, sponsorships, premium seating, licensing and real estate all provide recurring cash flows—a profile that looks less like entertainment and more like infrastructure. —Joseph Glatt, Sportico.com, 21 Nov. 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