Seats — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Seats
Seats (verb)
- to install in a seat of dignity or office
- to cause to sit or assist in finding a seat
- to provide seats for
Seats (noun)
- 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
- a seat in the back (as of an automobile)
- a secondary or inferior position
- an elongated bicycle saddle
- a seat in a vehicle that extends the full width of the passenger section
- a portable seat that is placed on or attached to a chair or an automobile seat in order to raise a child to a higher position —called also booster chair
- a seat in a box (as in a theater or grandstand)
- a position favorable for viewing something
- box
- a low, separate, usually contoured seat for one person (as in an automobile or an airplane)
- a portable seat for an infant or a small child that attaches to an automobile seat and holds the child safely
Seats (phrase)
- to attract people to see a movie, play, game, etc.
Seats (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a place from which authority is exercised
"all applications had to be submitted at the county seat for proper processing"
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the part of the body upon which someone sits
"fell down on his well-padded seat"
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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"
Seats (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to cause to sit down
"the usher seated them in the third row"
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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, Thesaurus & Another Word for Seats
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Near Antonyms of Seats
Word Forms of Seats
Origin & Etymology of Seats
Middle English sete, from Old Norse sæti; akin to Old English gesete seat, sittan to sit
First known use: 1589t
Words & Phrases Containing Seats
Frequently Asked Questions about Seats
What does "Seats" mean?
"Seats" means to install in a seat of dignity or office. As an a verb, a noun and a phrase, it is defined as: to install in a seat of dignity or office. It has 5 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Seats"?
Other words for "Seats" include commands, headquarters, backsides, behinds, booties, bottoms, breeches and bums. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Seats" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Seats"?
There are 101 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Seats". Common alternatives include commands, headquarters, backsides, behinds, booties, bottoms, breeches, bums, buns and buttocks.
What is a slang word for "Seats"?
Slang words for "Seats" include booties, heinies, keisters and tushes.
How do you use "Seats" in a sentence?
Examples of "Seats" in a sentence: "all applications had to be submitted at the county seat for proper processing"; "fell down on his well-padded seat"; "a capital that is the seat of culture for the whole nation".
Is "Seats" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Seats" can be used as a verb, a noun and a phrase, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Seats"?
"Seats" is pronounced /ˈsēt/ as a noun and /ˈbak-ˈsēt/ as a noun.
What is the origin of the word "Seats"?
"Seats" comes from Middle English sete, from Old Norse sæti; akin to Old English gesete seat, sittan to sit. First known use: 1589t.