standing room
noun
: space for standing
especially
: accommodation available for spectators or passengers after all seats are filled
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At the time of Pahlavi’s speech, the ballroom filled to standing room only yet diminished to under half maximum occupancy less than an hour later.
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Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
McCartney’s show on Saturday was the second of a two-night stint, which brought fortunate fans together for an intimate set inside the 1,200-standing room capacity venue.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2026
The general-admission lawn area is standing room, with guests encouraged to bring chairs.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
The body shell has standing room without the need for a pop-up roof, as interior height ranges between 196 cm and over 200 cm (6.4 and 6.6 feet) based on the slope of the roofline.
—C.c. Weiss
march 05, New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
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Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
McCartney’s show on Saturday was the second of a two-night stint, which brought fortunate fans together for an intimate set inside the 1,200-standing room capacity venue.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2026
The general-admission lawn area is standing room, with guests encouraged to bring chairs.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
The body shell has standing room without the need for a pop-up roof, as interior height ranges between 196 cm and over 200 cm (6.4 and 6.6 feet) based on the slope of the roofline.
—C.c. Weiss
march 05, New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Standing room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standing%20room. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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