: one with whom one shares a seat (as in a vehicle with double or paired seats)
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My seatmate on the flight to Rome was very friendly.
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Some fliers fought against wearing masks; others loudly disrespected their seatmates (including many a racist tirade), and so on.
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Essence, 9 Dec. 2025
Baseus Noise-cancelling Headphones These noise-cancelling headphones are a must-have for frequent travelers, delivering adaptive noise reduction that drowns out jet engine roar, crying babies, and chatty seatmates for peaceful flights or train rides.
—Gabriela Garcia, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2025
His seatmate suggested the Admirals Club.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
In October 2025, Kelly and his latest seatmate, Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, had a tense discussion with House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, over the extended delay in seating then-Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, D-Arizona.
—Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 23 Nov. 2025
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Essence, 9 Dec. 2025
Baseus Noise-cancelling Headphones These noise-cancelling headphones are a must-have for frequent travelers, delivering adaptive noise reduction that drowns out jet engine roar, crying babies, and chatty seatmates for peaceful flights or train rides.
—Gabriela Garcia, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2025
His seatmate suggested the Admirals Club.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
In October 2025, Kelly and his latest seatmate, Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, had a tense discussion with House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, over the extended delay in seating then-Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, D-Arizona.
—Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 23 Nov. 2025
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“Seatmate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seatmate. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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