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

Rooms start at the deluxe category, which are still plenty sizable with a big balcony, both a shower and a bathtub, and a small seating area. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026

The airline’s new first-class seating will be home to the largest bed in the skies upon its launch. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026

The Public’s LuEsther Theater isn’t helping, with its steep raked seating so clearly set off from the deep rectangle of the stage. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026

Instructors said racing teams can spend hours dialing in a driver’s seating position. — Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 6 Nov. 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