Seat

/siːt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A piece of furniture designed for sitting on, typically consisting of a support structure and a flat surface to sit on.

He pulled out a chair and took a seat at the table.

The place where someone sits or is assigned to sit.

She found her seat in the front row of the auditorium.

A position or function within a group or organization, especially a position of authority or representation.

After the election, she secured a seat on the city council.

verb

To place or arrange someone or something in a seat.

He seated his guests around the dining table.

To be in a position that allows one to sit.

They seated themselves on the sofa to watch a movie.

From Old English 'sǣte', which is of Germanic origin.

take a seat

To sit down; to find a place to sit.

seat of power

The place where authority is held.

front row seat

A prime position to observe or experience something.

seatbelt

A safety harness used in vehicles to secure passengers.

seating

The arrangement of seats or the act of providing seats.

seated

Having taken a seat; being in a sitting position.

To be seated or to sit down.

Yo, just seat yourself over there.

A term used to describe a specific place in a vehicle or venue.

We need to grab the best seat at the concert.