Synonyms for

Seating

Verb / ˈsi:tɪŋ / Another word for seating — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of providing chairs or other places for people to sit.

Synonyms & similar words

seatingroom induct seatingarea sit seat invest sitdown seats chairs benches seats furniture stalls bleachers pews arrangement placement allocation positioning layout configuration disposition distribution establishment installation organisation organization set-up

Synonyms by register

Formal

accommodation seating arrangement occupancy

Informal

chairs spots room

Literary

perch stall

Antonyms

standing unoccupied empty available free open

Common collocations

  • seating capacity
  • seating plan
  • seating area
  • seating chart
  • seating arrangement
  • general admission seating
  • reserved seating
  • limited seating

Word family

noun seat
verb seat
adjective seated

Usage note

Seating refers to the provision of places to sit, or the places themselves. It is often used in contexts like theaters, stadiums, or dining.

Example sentences

  1. The seating in the movie theater was very comfortable.
  2. The seating at the restaurant was full.
  3. The seating for the wedding reception was beautifully arranged.
  4. The seating at the stadium was sold out.
  5. The seating at the conference was arranged in a horseshoe shape.

Quotes

  • "I had a job as a busboy at a restaurant, but I was fired because I forgot to put the chairs on the tables. I was supposed to put the chairs on the tables, and I didn't do that. So I messed up the flow of the seating chart." - Mitch Hedberg
  • "I don't think I've ever been to a restaurant in L.A. that doesn't have a seating area outside. It's like they're trying to make it look like the whole city is always eating al fresco." - Ellen DeGeneres
  • "I love when they have a seating area outside the store. That's always good. And they usually have the magazines on a little table next to it, so you don't have to buy them." - Jerry Seinfeld

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