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
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
The ruling People’s Action Party had its worst performance in the 2020 election despite winning 89% of parliamentary seats.
—Philip J. Heijmans, Fortune Asia, 15 Apr. 2024
The propellers began to spin with the sound of leaf blowers, the craft reared back, and I was wrenched upward, pinned to my seat, heart hammering.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
Larger items will likely only fit if the second-row seats are removed, an inconvenient task.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024
The vote by Covo, who briefly occupied the seat representing Virginia Key, was a sharp departure from predecessor Ken Russell’s support for the project.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2024
Records show Wedel won a seat in the House of Representatives on Nov. 3, 1942.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 12 Apr. 2024
Evers has not yet called a special election to fill the seat.
—Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2024
New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024
The first criminal trial of a former president in U.S. history is getting underway Monday in a crowded Manhattan courtroom, with both sides preparing for the arduous task of seating a 12-person jury in the case of The People of the State of New York v. Donald J. Trump.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2024
Most recently, Shevchenko was linked to Murray but the two could’ve just been seated next to each other for the event.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 15 Apr. 2024
The emotional heart of campus is Brown Chapel, which looks small from the outside but seats 1,700 — bigger than some megachurches.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2024
Gosling laughed, too, when he and Day were seated together, and the giggles spread to Chloe Fineman, who played an audience member asking a question.
—USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
Celebrating almost a decade in Miami, 1 Hotel South Beach recently began re-envisioning its food and beverage program with Tala Beach, a beachfront restaurant, bar and lounge, featuring daybeds and seating enclaves with overstuffed pillows for lounging under the palm trees, feet in the sand.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Apr. 2024
That included adding several new spaces, like a ground-floor bar and salon, a rooftop terrace that seats 45 and, most recently, L’Appartement, a 1,200-square-foot pied-à-terre on the fifth floor designed for couples.
—Caitie Kelly Lindsey Tramuta Lauren Cochrane Angela Koh Laura Bannister Gisela Williams, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Jennifer Lopez is seated, sweaty and somewhat breathless, in her home gym.
—Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Noun
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
The ruling People’s Action Party had its worst performance in the 2020 election despite winning 89% of parliamentary seats.
—Philip J. Heijmans, Fortune Asia, 15 Apr. 2024
The propellers began to spin with the sound of leaf blowers, the craft reared back, and I was wrenched upward, pinned to my seat, heart hammering.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
Larger items will likely only fit if the second-row seats are removed, an inconvenient task.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024
The vote by Covo, who briefly occupied the seat representing Virginia Key, was a sharp departure from predecessor Ken Russell’s support for the project.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2024
Records show Wedel won a seat in the House of Representatives on Nov. 3, 1942.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 12 Apr. 2024
Evers has not yet called a special election to fill the seat.
—Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2024
Verb
The theater seats 3,276, not 3,563, which was its capacity before a renovation.
—New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024
The first criminal trial of a former president in U.S. history is getting underway Monday in a crowded Manhattan courtroom, with both sides preparing for the arduous task of seating a 12-person jury in the case of The People of the State of New York v. Donald J. Trump.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2024
Most recently, Shevchenko was linked to Murray but the two could’ve just been seated next to each other for the event.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 15 Apr. 2024
The emotional heart of campus is Brown Chapel, which looks small from the outside but seats 1,700 — bigger than some megachurches.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2024
Gosling laughed, too, when he and Day were seated together, and the giggles spread to Chloe Fineman, who played an audience member asking a question.
—USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
Celebrating almost a decade in Miami, 1 Hotel South Beach recently began re-envisioning its food and beverage program with Tala Beach, a beachfront restaurant, bar and lounge, featuring daybeds and seating enclaves with overstuffed pillows for lounging under the palm trees, feet in the sand.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Apr. 2024
That included adding several new spaces, like a ground-floor bar and salon, a rooftop terrace that seats 45 and, most recently, L’Appartement, a 1,200-square-foot pied-à-terre on the fifth floor designed for couples.
—Caitie Kelly Lindsey Tramuta Lauren Cochrane Angela Koh Laura Bannister Gisela Williams, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Jennifer Lopez is seated, sweaty and somewhat breathless, in her home gym.
—Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 4 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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