Definition

The arrangement or provision of seats in a place, such as a theater or hall, or the material used to cover seats.

Example

The new restaurant has comfortable seating for all its guests.

Conversation

Did you see the new seating arrangement in the cafe?

Yeah, I really like how they made it more spacious.

I think it encourages people to stay longer and chat.

Definitely! It's a great place to relax now.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Seating → It is formed from "seat" (from Old English "sæt", meaning a place to sit) and "-ing" (a suffix used to indicate an action or process). The word "seating" refers to the process of providing or arranging seats.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'seat' as a place to sit, and the '-ing' shows that it's about the action of arranging or providing those seats.

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