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seating

noun
seat·​ing | \ ˈsÄ“-tiÅ‹ How to pronounce seating (audio) \

Definition of seating

1a : material for covering or upholstering seats
b : a seat on or in which something rests a valve seating
2 : the act of providing with seats

Examples of seating in a Sentence

There won't be enough seating for everyone. The auditorium has seating for 400. There is additional seating on the deck. The auditorium has a seating capacity of 400. There are two seatings for tea. We bought tickets for the 5:30 seating of the show.
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Recent Examples on the Web

In Blue Ash, there is more seating, room for bigger parties and even private dining. Polly Campbell, Cincinnati.com, "And the best bistros in Greater Cincinnati are ...," 28 Aug. 2019 When the wings meet, there is additional seating and a patio area offering views of Katy Asian town, San Remo Apartments and the future new home of Houston Community College Katy. Kristi Nix, Houston Chronicle, "University of Houston expands facilities, program offerings at Sugar Land and Katy campuses," 23 Aug. 2019 There isn't any seating inside Buc-ee's, which may keep customers cycling through quickly but can be difficult for employees who stand for as many as 10 hours straight. al, "How Buc-ee’s took America by storm," 14 Aug. 2019 Our constraint is satisfied, so this is another possible seating. Quanta Magazine, "Color Me Polynomial," 13 Aug. 2019 There will be limited seating for both events and registration is required at alpl.org. cleveland.com, "Avon Lake library, schools partner for community read initiative: Short Takes on Avon, Avon Lake and North Ridgeville," 2 Aug. 2019 There is grass seating, so be sure to bring your lawn chair to relax in and enjoy the fun. Shiela Johnson, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "North Carroll: Fire Company Parade returning to Hampstead; last summer demolition derby in Upperco," 22 July 2019 There is partially shaded picnic table seating, but the rest of the area is not shaded, so bring sunglasses and a hat for the kids. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, "No badge? No problem at mostly free Comic-Con outdoor events," 19 July 2019 Unfortunately, there was a little too much premium seating in that area and generally not enough bleacher seating open to all fans throughout the course. Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, "Here's what the Rocket Mortgage Classic got right — and what it got wrong," 30 June 2019

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First Known Use of seating

1761, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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seating

noun

English Language Learners Definition of seating

: seats or places to sit
: a scheduled time when people are allowed into a performance, a meal, etc.

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