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Definition of seat
1a : a special chair of one in eminence; also : the status represented by itb : a chair, stool, or bench intended to be sat in or onc : the particular part of something on which one rests in sitting the seat of a chair trouser seatd : buttocks
2a : a seating accommodation a seat for the game a 200-seat restaurantb : a right of sitting lost his seat in Congressc : membership on an exchange
3a : a place where something specified is prevalent : center a seat of learningb : a place from which authority is exercised the county seatc : a bodily part in which some function or condition is centered the brain as the seat of the mind
4 : posture in or way of sitting on horseback
5a : a part at or forming the base of somethingb : a part (such as a socket) or surface on or in which another part or surface rests
by the seat of one's pants
: using experience and intuition rather than mechanical aids or formal theory
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Examples of seat in a Sentence
There were seats for six people at the table.
a car with leather seats
He used the box as a seat.
He couldn't find his seat in the concert hall.
The city recently built a new 1,000-seat theater.
She booked a seat on the next flight to Rome.
The stool's seat is broken.
The chairs have woven seats.
The Democrats gained two more seats in the last election.
She won a Senate seat.
Recent Examples of seat from the Web
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A push for direct negotiations between the U.S. and North Korea would represent a shift for China, which has long sought a seat at the table.
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When officers approached the vehicle, Jackson attempted to reach under the driver seat and a taser was used by one of the officers.
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So really to look around and see all the seats and all the people in a big league [ball park] and environment was awesome.
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The cannon shot echoed across an emptying ballpark and disappeared into the seats in right field.
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The show features several divisions including miniature, dressage and saddle seat; also 4-H drill team competition.
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Brendan Kelly, a former Navy officer who is expected to officially declare his candidacy for a seat in southwestern Illinois this week, is the top prosecutor in St. Clair County.
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Rob shares an Instagram meme featuring a photo of Chyna carrying a car seat one day later.
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But if Gabbay or Peretz can siphon away a few parliamentary seats from Likud, the party could theoretically position itself to serve as a coalition partner with Lapid.
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Origin and Etymology of seat
Middle English sete, from Old Norse sæti; akin to Old English gesete seat, sittan to sit
seat
Definition of seat
transitive verb
1a : to install in a seat of dignity or officeb (1) : to cause to sit or assist in finding a seat (2) : to provide seats for a theater seating 1000 personsc : to put in a sitting position
2 : to repair the seat of or provide a new seat for
3 : to fit to or with a seat seat a valve
intransitive verb
1 archaic : to take one's seat or place
2 : to fit correctly on a seat
Examples of seat in a Sentence
I could seat you here if you wish.
The plans call for a stadium seating 30,000 people.
Recent Examples of seat from the Web
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The unlikely scene that unfolded in Las Vegas yesterday looked like this: There was Gov. Brian Sandoval, a Republican, seated before a table resembling a solar panel, ready to sign a bill restoring net metering in Nevada.
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Seated Incline Dumbbell Curl A. Sit on exercise chair with back of chair on a 45 degree angle.
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Seating is free and first-come, first-seated, with food and drink specials.
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First Known Use of seat
1586
SEAT Defined for English Language Learners
seat
playDefinition of seat for English Language Learners
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: something (such as a chair) that you sit on : a place for sitting
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: the part of a chair or other piece of furniture that a person sits on
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: the part of a piece of clothing (such as a skirt or pair of pants) that you sit on
seat
Definition of seat for English Language Learners
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: to give (a person) a place to sit
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: to have enough seats for (a certain number of people)
SEAT Defined for Kids
Definition of seat for Students
1 : something (as a chair) used to sit in or on
2 : the part of something on which a person sits a chair seat There's a tear on the seat of my pants.
3 : the place on or at which a person sits Take your seat.
4 : a place that serves as a capital or center a seat of government
seated
\ˈsēt-əd\ adjectiveDefinition of seat for Students
seated
;seating
1 : to place in or on a seat Ushers seated the guests.
2 : to have enough places to sit for The hall seats 500 people.
Medical Dictionary
seat
Medical Definition of seat
: to provide with or position on a dental seat
intransitive verb
: to fit correctly on a dental seat
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