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

The family added a roof, an outdoor seating space, the famous pink wall, plants, and more. —Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025

Marketed among the top luxury vehicle brands in the United States, Lincoln is positioned closely against the Cadillac Escalade and the Jeep Grand Wagoneer with 3 rows of seating. —Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025

Entice All Ages The best game rooms appeal to all generations with a combination of active spaces and cozy seating areas. —Catherine Hong, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025

The space also has bar and table seating for those who just want to enjoy company and beverages. —Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 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