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 Heritage, Legacy, and Presidential two-bedroom suites suit families or small groups, with private balconies, hammock seating, work desks, and space for up to six guests. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026

Adjustable seating Kids grow fast. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026

This versatile ottoman is storage, extra seating, a footrest, and a coffee table all in one sleek design. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2026

Unwind Along the Riverwalk After lunch, head to the Riverwalk, which offers waterfront seating, public art, and relaxed city energy. —Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 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