seat

1 of 2

noun

ˈsēt

: a special chair of one in eminence

also : the status represented by it

: a chair, stool, or bench intended to be sat in or on

: the particular part of something on which one rests in sitting

the seat of a chair

trouser seat

: buttocks

: a seating accommodation

a seat for the game

a 200-seat restaurant

: a right of sitting

lost his seat in Congress

: membership on an exchange

: a place where something specified is prevalent : center

a seat of learning

: a place from which authority is exercised

the county seat

: a bodily part in which some function or condition is centered

the brain as the seat of the mind

: posture in or way of sitting on horseback

: a part at or forming the base of something

: a part (such as a socket) or surface on or in which another part or surface rests

seat

2 of 2

verb

seated; seating; seats

transitive verb

: 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

: to put in a sitting position

: to repair the seat of or provide a new seat for

: to fit to or with a seat

seat a valve

intransitive verb

archaic : to take one's seat or place

: to fit correctly on a seat

Example Sentences

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. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Among the most interesting will be in Colorado, which gained a brand new congressional seat following the 2020 Census count.

Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 18 Sep. 2022 English and Sweatman are vying for the Senate District 13 seat along with Libertarian candidate Noah Jones in the Nov. 8 general election.

Michael R. Wickline, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2022 Russia retains its permanent seat and veto power in the Security Council, the U.N.

William Mauldin, WSJ, 18 Sep. 2022 The first four rows of seats on the plane just a solo seat (there are two seats across the aisle).

Scott Mcmurren, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Sep. 2022 Whoever has or hasn’t come before Herta, Red Bull’s Christian Horner, Helmut Marko and Franz Tost, among others, have been trying to to clear a seat for Herta by shipping away one of just two drivers to score an F1 win for Alpha Tauri.

Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Sep. 2022 The versatile furniture piece can certainly be used as a footstool, however, the ottoman can also be utilized as a seat or even a coffee table — just put a serving tray like this one on top, and voila.

Sanah Faroke, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2022 Of greater interest from this seat will be how Van Zelst fares, especially after Calvaruso missed two kicks badly last week.

Mark Stewart, Journal Sentinel, 17 Sep. 2022 He was most recently appointed to an empty County Commission seat by DeSantis.

Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022

Verb

Sonic will have a four-seasons door dining room that can seat up to 20 people, with 15 pull-up car stalls, patio seating for 16, and a two-lane drive-thru.

Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 2 Sep. 2022 This high-ticket event will take place outdoors and have tables to seat guests.

Victoria Kennedy, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2022 Inside, Hamburger King is a cozy, nondescript diner with a long counter and a few tables and chairs -- enough to seat about 40 guests.

Bob Carlton | Bcarlton@al.com, al, 28 June 2022 This weatherproof sofa set has enough room to seat five people comfortably.

cleveland, 11 June 2022 The former living area is now an extension of the modest dining room, which can seat up to 14 and is decorated with family photos and books from the couple’s own residence.

New York Times, 10 May 2022 While Anajak’s patio can seat 30 to 40 guests, Pichetrungsi worried that even flipping to outdoor-only dining wouldn’t be enough to protect his staff.

Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2022 In contrast to Miracle Bar, Sippin' Santa will take no reservations this year and will seat guests on a first come, first served basis.

Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2021 The court needed 16 or 19 eligible candidates to select and seat a jury, Wilcox said.

Leto Sapunar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 Aug. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

seat 1 of 2

noun

ˈsēt

: something (as a chair) used to sit in or on

: the part of something on which a person sits

a chair seat

There's a tear on the seat of my pants.

: the place on or at which a person sits

Take your seat.

: a place that serves as a capital or center

a seat of government

seat

2 of 2

verb

seated; seating

: to place in or on a seat

Ushers seated the guests.

: to have enough places to sit for

The hall seats 500 people.

单词	seats
释义	seat 1 of 2 noun ˈsēt 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 seat 2 of 2 verb seated; seating; seats transitive verb 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 intransitive verb 1 archaic : to take one's seat or place 2 : to fit correctly on a seat Phrases by the seat of one's pants : using experience and intuition rather than mechanical aids or formal theory Synonyms Noun command headquarters Verb set down sit See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences 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. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun Among the most interesting will be in Colorado, which gained a brand new congressional seat following the 2020 Census count. Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 18 Sep. 2022 English and Sweatman are vying for the Senate District 13 seat along with Libertarian candidate Noah Jones in the Nov. 8 general election. Michael R. Wickline, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2022 Russia retains its permanent seat and veto power in the Security Council, the U.N. William Mauldin, WSJ, 18 Sep. 2022 The first four rows of seats on the plane just a solo seat (there are two seats across the aisle). Scott Mcmurren, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Sep. 2022 Whoever has or hasn’t come before Herta, Red Bull’s Christian Horner, Helmut Marko and Franz Tost, among others, have been trying to to clear a seat for Herta by shipping away one of just two drivers to score an F1 win for Alpha Tauri. Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Sep. 2022 The versatile furniture piece can certainly be used as a footstool, however, the ottoman can also be utilized as a seat or even a coffee table — just put a serving tray like this one on top, and voila. Sanah Faroke, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2022 Of greater interest from this seat will be how Van Zelst fares, especially after Calvaruso missed two kicks badly last week. Mark Stewart, Journal Sentinel, 17 Sep. 2022 He was most recently appointed to an empty County Commission seat by DeSantis. Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022 Verb Sonic will have a four-seasons door dining room that can seat up to 20 people, with 15 pull-up car stalls, patio seating for 16, and a two-lane drive-thru. Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 2 Sep. 2022 This high-ticket event will take place outdoors and have tables to seat guests. Victoria Kennedy, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2022 Inside, Hamburger King is a cozy, nondescript diner with a long counter and a few tables and chairs -- enough to seat about 40 guests. Bob Carlton \| Bcarlton@al.com, al, 28 June 2022 This weatherproof sofa set has enough room to seat five people comfortably. cleveland, 11 June 2022 The former living area is now an extension of the modest dining room, which can seat up to 14 and is decorated with family photos and books from the couple’s own residence. New York Times, 10 May 2022 While Anajak’s patio can seat 30 to 40 guests, Pichetrungsi worried that even flipping to outdoor-only dining wouldn’t be enough to protect his staff. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2022 In contrast to Miracle Bar, Sippin' Santa will take no reservations this year and will seat guests on a first come, first served basis. Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2021 The court needed 16 or 19 eligible candidates to select and seat a jury, Wilcox said. Leto Sapunar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English sete, from Old Norse sæti; akin to Old English gesete seat, sittan to sit First Known Use Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 1586, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Phrases Containing seat booster seat box seat back seat banana seat by the seat of one's pants car seat county seat grab a seat have/take a seat in the driver's seat house seat hot seat jump seat love seat safe seat passenger seat seat belt take a back seat take one's seat take a seat window seat country seat drop seat bench seat driver's seat seat-of-the-pants saddle seat ejection seat catbird seat sliding seat shotgun seat rumble seat the hot seat on the edge of one's seat bucket seat (sitting) in the catbird seat See More booster seat box seat back seat banana seat by the seat of one's pants car seat county seat grab a seat have/take a seat in the driver's seat house seat hot seat jump seat love seat safe seat passenger seat seat belt take a back seat take one's seat take a seat window seat country seat drop seat bench seat driver's seat seat-of-the-pants saddle seat ejection seat catbird seat sliding seat shotgun seat rumble seat the hot seat on the edge of one's seat bucket seat (sitting) in the catbird seat See More Kids Definition seat 1 of 2 noun ˈsēt 1 : something (as a chair) used to sit in or on 2 : the part of something on which a person sits a chair seat There's a tear on the seat of my pants. 3 : the place on or at which a person sits Take your seat. 4 : a place that serves as a capital or center a seat of government seat 2 of 2 verb seated; seating 1 : to place in or on a seat Ushers seated the guests. 2 : to have enough places to sit for The hall seats 500 people. Medical Definition seat 1 of 2 noun ˈsēt : a part or surface especially in dentistry on or in which another part or surface rests see rest seat seat 2 of 2 transitive verb : to provide with or position on a dental seat intransitive verb : to fit correctly on a dental seat seats 1 of 2 noun plural of seat 1 as in headquarters a place from which authority is exercised all applications had to be submitted at the county seat for proper processing Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance headquarters homes high commands capitals centers commands 2 as in bums the part of the body upon which someone sits fell down on his well-padded seat Synonyms & Similar Words bums cheeks tails fannies rumps behinds butts bottoms buns posteriors cans backsides tushes buttocks breeches beams rears cabooses derrieres rear ends haunches heinies hunkers booties tail ends duffs nates hams fundaments keisters sterns derrières keesters moons 3 as in capitals a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest a capital that is the seat of culture for the whole nation Synonyms & Similar Words capitals bases centers hubs hearts nuclei meccas focuses playgrounds nucleuses cores loci axes nerve centers navels nexuses headquarters eyes ground zeros foci centrals cynosures nexus hot spots kernels omphali epicenters hives attractions magnets playlands nubs souls hotbeds piths essences loadstones thicks polestars deeps happy hunting grounds lodestones quintessences seats 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of seat 1 as in sits to cause to sit down the usher seated them in the third row Synonyms & Similar Words sits places sets down puts rests ensconces lies reclines reposes lays settles 2 as in inducts to put into an office or welcome into an organization with special ceremonies one of the first appointments that he made after being seated as president of the state senate Synonyms & Similar Words inducts installs inaugurates instates baptizes initiates receives swears in accepts consecrates admits invests enshrines enrols enrolls takes in enlists Antonyms & Near Antonyms cans fires terminates discharges musters out
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