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

Its outdated business model, exorbitant levels of debt, and years of general mismanagement is unloved by investors and out of step with what the market demands today — more premium seating targeting affluent and business travelers. —Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026

Corral reserved seating runs from $1,199 to $2,299. —Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026

This set includes a spacious table and cushioned seating, creating a comfortable setup for both everyday meals and hosting. —Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026

However, fans will have a chance to be selected for standing room seating, depending on availability, as the draft goes on, the league added. —Michael Guise, CBS News, 21 Apr. 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