How to Use take a seat in a Sentence
take a seat
idiom-
The nurse told Nichols to take a seat, the report said.
—Travis Andersen, BostonGlobe.com, 13 June 2023
-
Jill asks him to take a seat and gently breaks the news.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 11 Oct. 2022
-
In the 82-second clip of Holmes, Boone starts by telling him to take a seat on the couch.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 11 July 2022
-
Just add a cozy faux fur throw blanket and take a seat.
—Michelle Mastro, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2024
-
Woods, once the game started, would take a seat on the bench and stay there for the entirety of the game.
—The Indianapolis Star, 8 Mar. 2023
-
Diners take a seat and wait for a server to bring drinks and their food.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 29 July 2024
-
Having reached the top, I am allowed to take a seat in a clearing.
—Anna Bader, Glamour, 6 Oct. 2023
-
Mother and son take a seat in the backyard beside a tree.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 22 May 2024
-
Pro tip: There’s a new patio — take a seat while the weather is still nice.
—Katie Toussaint, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
-
Nadia Kobryn, 45, watched her friend board the train, take a seat and wave to her from the window.
—Washington Post, 22 Apr. 2022
-
Head here in the cooler months and take a seat around the olive tree that stands as a proud centerpiece.
—Sophie Prideaux, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Nov. 2023
-
On perfect nights, take a seat on the open-air terrace amidst the lush greenery.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
-
Skip the indoors and take a seat under the tree canopies that twinkle with small lights at night.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
-
And parents can take a little bit of a load off — take a seat under the shade and watch the kids run around.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2023
-
After all of that, take a seat near the punch bowl and enjoy the night with friends and family.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2023
-
Enjoy a walk for miles along the San Diego Bay or take a seat at any of the breezy restaurants to watch the boats going by.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2023
-
Wilson took a few moments to take a seat at the edge of the stage, add her signature to the sign, and speak heart-to-heart with the crowd.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
-
Guests can take a seat in the main dining room, bar and lounge area or private dining rooms.
—Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, The Arizona Republic, 25 July 2021
-
Feel free to take a seat on either of the two and enjoy your morning coffee or get a whiff of the salty ocean air.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2023
-
No immediate plans to put away the wand and take a seat in the audience.
—Charles E. Kraus, New York Daily News, 1 July 2024
-
With both of his calves cramping up, Lee had to take a seat on the bench near the tail end of the third quarter, but the damage had already been done.
—Brad Emons, Detroit Free Press, 25 Mar. 2023
-
With a neutral base, the restaurant looks warm and intimate, inviting guests to take a seat and share a meal.
—Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2024
-
An announcement over the speaker signaled time to take a seat.
—Joel Khalili, WIRED, 3 July 2024
-
The actors take a seat in the audience when not directly involved in a scene.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2022
-
One thing is always constant, though: elders from the tribe always are welcome to take a seat at the head of the table free of charge.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 2 Nov. 2022
-
Joyner will take a seat on the board, and Farah will assume the role of executive chairman.
—Annika Kim Constantino,jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024
-
John Hess controls roughly 10% of the company’s common stock and will take a seat on Chevron’s board at the conclusion of the deal.
—Mitchell Ferman, Fortune, 28 May 2024
-
Trust us—the whole family will want to (and probably can) take a seat here.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
-
Grab a flight of beers from the taproom, wine from the tasting room, then take a seat outside where the summer breeze chases away even the worst summer heat.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
-
The judge gestured at Lindor to take a seat in one of the courtroom’s wooden pew benches.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'take a seat.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Last Updated:
