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seating

n. uncountable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈsitɪŋ// UK //sˈiːtɪŋ// seat·ing Archaic

n. the arrangement of chairs or places to sit in a room or building. It can also mean the total number of people who can sit in a place like a theater.

n. the arrangement or provision of seats in a particular venue; the total capacity for seated persons. Often used to describe the layout or availability of places to sit in public or commercial spaces.


SIMPLE

The restaurant has outdoor seating for the summer.

CONTEXTUAL

The theater manager rearranged the seating to provide more legroom for the audience during the long performance.

COMPLEX

While the venue boasts a modern aesthetic, the tiered seating is designed primarily for acoustic clarity rather than individual comfort, which some patrons find disappointing during orchestral events.

Synonyms
Usage

Typically uncountable when referring to the general provision of seats; occasionally used as a gerund to describe the act of showing people to their seats.

Pitfall

The room has many seatings.The room has plenty of seating.Seating is usually uncountable when referring to the furniture or capacity of a room.

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