standing room
noun
: space for standing
especially
: accommodation available for spectators or passengers after all seats are filled
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The breakfast draws around 1,200 with standing room that includes a live auction of grand champion hams.
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Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 15 Aug. 2025
While seven Metra lines were equipped with extra cars and train times for the festival, Gillis said, at the busiest times, some trains were standing room only.
—Paulina Czupryna, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Doors open at 4 p.m. with the show beginning at 5 p.m.
Tickets are $20 general admission; $50 VIP includes CD and limited booth reservations, seating or standing room only.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
General admission tickets cost $79 and standing room entry is first come, first served.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 22 July 2025
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Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 15 Aug. 2025
While seven Metra lines were equipped with extra cars and train times for the festival, Gillis said, at the busiest times, some trains were standing room only.
—Paulina Czupryna, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Doors open at 4 p.m. with the show beginning at 5 p.m.
Tickets are $20 general admission; $50 VIP includes CD and limited booth reservations, seating or standing room only.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
General admission tickets cost $79 and standing room entry is first come, first served.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 22 July 2025
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“Standing room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standing%20room. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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