: one with whom one shares a seat (as in a vehicle with double or paired seats)
Examples of seatmate in a Sentence
My seatmate on the flight to Rome was very friendly.
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People on the more severe side of the autism spectrum probably would have trouble with security and airplane delays and seatmates fighting you for the armrest.
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Matt Villano, AFAR Media, 16 Apr. 2025
These breathable, knee-high socks boost circulation and help ward off that telltale puffiness, keeping you comfortable and considerate of your seatmate.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025
She was joined by seatmates Lucy Boynton and Sadie Sink, who were also decked out in Chanel.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
From a screaming child to chatty seatmates, keeping a pair of these comfortable earplugs in your bag is key to ensuring interrupted sleep.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2025
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Matt Villano, AFAR Media, 16 Apr. 2025
These breathable, knee-high socks boost circulation and help ward off that telltale puffiness, keeping you comfortable and considerate of your seatmate.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025
She was joined by seatmates Lucy Boynton and Sadie Sink, who were also decked out in Chanel.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
From a screaming child to chatty seatmates, keeping a pair of these comfortable earplugs in your bag is key to ensuring interrupted sleep.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for seatmate
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“Seatmate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seatmate. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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