seatmate

noun

seat·​mate ˈsēt-ˌmāt 

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Passengers should politely ask their seatmate to move rather than attempting to climb over them, which can cause injuries. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2026

When your seatmate is leading a Q1 strategy session, staring out the window and daydreaming—one of the most distinct opportunities of flying—may seem like time wasted. — Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026

Extra legroom is nice, but freedom from a seatmate is relief, and relief commands a premium. — Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

One seatmate at a Sunday show called the vibe of the week tone deaf. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 29 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for seatmate

• abate
• airfreight
• await
• baseplate
• berate
• birthdate
• birthrate
• bookplate
• borate
• breastplate
• bromate
• casemate