seat

1 of 2noun

/sit/

Forms:seats

1

a place in a plane, train, theater, etc. that is designed for people to sit on, particularly one requiring a ticket

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He checked his ticket to find the correct seat in the stadium.
He chose a seat near the exit for a quick departure after the event.
She found an empty seat on the bus and settled in for the journey.
She was lucky to find a seat on the crowded train.
The seat in the airplane was equipped with a small fold-down table.

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2

the part of the body on which a person sits on

The hard chair made her seat feel sore after a few hours.
He slipped and landed on his seat, laughing at his own clumsiness.
The exercise class included stretches to relieve tension in the seat muscles.
She adjusted the cushion to make her seat more comfortable during the flight.
The toddler plopped down on his seat with a big smile.

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3

the position of a member in a committee, parliament, etc.

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She won a seat in parliament in the last election, representing her local constituency.
The party lost several seats in the recent elections, reducing its influence in the legislature.
He was appointed to a seat on the committee responsible for reviewing environmental regulations.
The politician fought hard to retain her seat amid fierce competition from challengers.
Each seat in the council represents a different district of the city.

4

a piece of furniture designed specifically for sitting

The living room contained several seats and a sofa.
He bought a new seat for the patio.
Antique seats were displayed in the museum.
Each seat in the waiting area was numbered.
The restaurant provided comfortable seats for patrons.

5

the part of a chair, bench, or similar item on which a person sits

The seat of the chair was cushioned.
She shifted forward on the seat to get closer to the desk.
The wooden bench had a carved seat.
The seat supports the sitter's weight.
The seat of the throne was gilded.

6

a location from which authority is exercised, often a city or administrative center

Paris is the seat of the French government.
The city became the seat of colonial administration.
The national parliament convenes at the seat of government.
London has long been the seat of the monarchy.
The president's office is the seat of executive authority.

7

the part of clothing that covers the buttocks

The pants were torn at the seat.
She adjusted the seat of her skirt.
The jacket had padding in the seat for comfort.
Stains appeared on the seat of the trousers.
He replaced the worn seat of his jeans.

8

a component of a machine that supports or guides another part

The valve fits into its seat perfectly.
The piston returned to its seat after each stroke.
Bearings keep rotating parts in their seats.
The machine part slipped out of its seat.
Seats in engines must be precisely machined.