1
a
: a special chair of one in eminence
also
: the status represented by it
b
: a chair, stool, or bench intended to be sat in or on
c
: the particular part of something on which one rests in sitting
the seat of a chair
trouser seat
d
: buttocks
2
a
: a seating accommodation
a seat for the game
a 200-seat restaurant
b
: a right of sitting
lost his seat in Congress
c
: membership on an exchange
3
a
: a place where something specified is prevalent : center
a seat of learning
b
: a place from which authority is exercised
the county seat
c
: a bodily part in which some function or condition is centered
the brain as the seat of the mind
4
: posture in or way of sitting on horseback
5
a
: a part at or forming the base of something
b
: a part (such as a socket) or surface on or in which another part or surface rests
seated; seating; seats
1
a
: to install in a seat of dignity or office
b(1)
: to cause to sit or assist in finding a seat
(2)
: to provide seats for
a theater seating 1000 persons
c
: to put in a sitting position
2
: to repair the seat of or provide a new seat for
3
: to fit to or with a seat
seat a valve
Synonyms
Examples of seat in a Sentence
Noun
There were seats for six people at the table.
a car with leather seats
He used the box as a seat.
He couldn't find his seat in the concert hall.
The city recently built a new 1,000-seat theater.
She booked a seat on the next flight to Rome.
The stool's seat is broken.
The chairs have woven seats.
The Democrats gained two more seats in the last election.
She won a Senate seat.
Verb
I could seat you here if you wish.
The plans call for a stadium seating 30,000 people.
Recent Examples on the Web
Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2024
Scott shared a memory from their time as seat mates.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2024
This means that carry-on and checked baggage cost additional fees, and the tickets do not include an advanced seat assignment.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024
The victims’ seat positions aren’t always included in crash reports, so the data cannot paint a full picture of which zones are safest.
—Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 26 Apr. 2024
The brand also offers a matching chenille collection to coordinate your rug with other items like toilet seat covers and contour rugs.
—Kate Oczypok, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2024
According to Ticket Smarter, ticket prices for the 2024 Kentucky Derby on May 4 range from $110 to upwards of $11,000 depending on the seat location, type of admission and other factors.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 26 Apr. 2024
Brady’s vocals elevate the musical experience and leave the audience dancing in their seats.
—Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Apr. 2024
Now some of them, tired of the responsibility that comes with being in the driver’s seat, want to let go of the wheel.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 15 Apr. 2024
San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2024
Between Coachella weekends, De Rosnay and Augé are seated on a couch at their label Because Music’s headquarters in Los Angeles.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 Apr. 2024
What to Consider Restaurants and bars can get quite crowded and may require a long wait to be seated.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2024
Everyone but the judge and jurors are seated before Donald Trump and his team enter the courtroom each day in his New York criminal trial.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2024
The shocking incident took place in view of news cameras, shortly after a full panel of 12 jurors and six alternates was seated for Trump's trial.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
For the diehard fans that filled the concert hall — including one seated next to me who flew in from Seattle — Girls with the Milwaukee Symphony may have become their favorite combination.
—Journal Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2024
The Latest | Full jury of 12 people and 6 alternates seated in Trump’s hush money trial
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In this photo taken with a fisheye lens, people visit the Columbine Memorial, April 17, 2024, in Littleton, Colo.
—Colleen Slevin, The Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2024
The theater seats 3,276, not 3,563, which was its capacity before a renovation.
—New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Noun
It’s expected that board seats will be taken by either Pinault or his Artémis deputy chief executives, Héloïse Temple-Boyer, who sits on Kering’s board, and Alban Gréget.
—Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2024
Scott shared a memory from their time as seat mates.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2024
This means that carry-on and checked baggage cost additional fees, and the tickets do not include an advanced seat assignment.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024
The victims’ seat positions aren’t always included in crash reports, so the data cannot paint a full picture of which zones are safest.
—Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 26 Apr. 2024
The brand also offers a matching chenille collection to coordinate your rug with other items like toilet seat covers and contour rugs.
—Kate Oczypok, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2024
According to Ticket Smarter, ticket prices for the 2024 Kentucky Derby on May 4 range from $110 to upwards of $11,000 depending on the seat location, type of admission and other factors.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 26 Apr. 2024
Brady’s vocals elevate the musical experience and leave the audience dancing in their seats.
—Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Apr. 2024
Now some of them, tired of the responsibility that comes with being in the driver’s seat, want to let go of the wheel.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 15 Apr. 2024
Verb
There will also be seating, along with a small area devoted to the history of the pier, the Midway and San Diego Bay.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2024
Between Coachella weekends, De Rosnay and Augé are seated on a couch at their label Because Music’s headquarters in Los Angeles.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 Apr. 2024
What to Consider Restaurants and bars can get quite crowded and may require a long wait to be seated.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2024
Everyone but the judge and jurors are seated before Donald Trump and his team enter the courtroom each day in his New York criminal trial.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2024
The shocking incident took place in view of news cameras, shortly after a full panel of 12 jurors and six alternates was seated for Trump's trial.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
For the diehard fans that filled the concert hall — including one seated next to me who flew in from Seattle — Girls with the Milwaukee Symphony may have become their favorite combination.
—Journal Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2024
The Latest | Full jury of 12 people and 6 alternates seated in Trump’s hush money trial
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Colorado News
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In this photo taken with a fisheye lens, people visit the Columbine Memorial, April 17, 2024, in Littleton, Colo.
—Colleen Slevin, The Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2024
The theater seats 3,276, not 3,563, which was its capacity before a renovation.
—New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024
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seat
1 of 2 noun1
a
: something (as a chair) intended to be sat in or on
b
: the part of something on which one rests in sitting
seat of the trousers
a chair seat
c
: the part of the body on which a person sits : buttock sense 2a
2
a
: the place on or at which a person sits
had three seats for the game
b
: a right of sitting usually as a member
a seat in the senate
3
: a place or area where something is located
the seat of the pain
seats of learning
especially
: a place (as a city) from which authority is exercised
the new seat of the government
4
: posture in or way of sitting especially on horseback
5
: a part or surface on which another part or surface rests
seated
adjective
-əd
seat
2 of 2 verb1
a
: to place in or on a seat
seat a guest
b
: to provide seats for
a theater seating 1000 persons
2
: to repair the seat of or provide a new seat for
seat a chair
seater
noun
Medical Definition
seat
2 of 2 transitive verb
: to provide with or position on a dental seat
: to fit correctly on a dental seat
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