Synonyms for

Seat

Verb / si:t / Another word for seat — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A thing to sit on, typically with a back and four legs.

Synonyms & similar words

bum tailend ass hindquarters arse derriere fundament keister hindend bottom tooshie backside rear sit stern sitdown butt fanny buns behind rearend invest posterior tail nates chair bench couch stool throne perch saddle place position location post situation station base bottom footing foundation support rest repose

Synonyms by register

Formal

position place location station

Informal

spot space chair bench

Literary

perch throne stall

Antonyms

standing standing room unoccupied empty available free

Common collocations

  • take a seat
  • find a seat
  • seat belt
  • seat of power
  • driver's seat
  • front seat
  • back seat
  • reserved seat

Word family

noun seat
verb seat

Usage note

As a verb, 'seat' often implies placing someone in a specific position or location, such as 'to seat guests at a table'. It can also mean to provide with seats, as in 'the stadium seats 50,000 people'.

Example sentences

  1. I sat in the seat at the movie theater.
  2. My dad always lets me sit in the front seat of the car.
  3. The seat at the restaurant was uncomfortable.
  4. I need a new seat for my bike.
  5. The theater had plush seats.

Quotes

  • You don't need a silver fork to eat good food.
  • The world is a stage, but the play is badly cast.
  • I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it.

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