seat

[siːt]

seat Definition

  • 1a thing made or used for sitting on, such as a chair or stool
  • 2a place in an elected legislative or other body
  • 3the right to sit as a member in a legislative or other body

Using seat: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "seat" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Please take a seat and make yourself comfortable.

  • Example

    The Democrats won 50 seats in the Senate.

  • Example

    She was elected to the seat of governor in the last election.

seat Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for seat

Antonyms for seat

Phrases with seat

  • a difficult or embarrassing situation

    Example

    He was put in the hot seat during the press conference.

  • a seat located next to a window, especially on a plane or train

    Example

    I always try to get a window seat when I fly.

  • the place where political power is centered

    Example

    Washington D.C. is considered the seat of power in the United States.

Origins of seat

from Old English 'setl', meaning 'a place to sit'

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Summary: seat in Brief

The term 'seat' [siːt] refers to a thing made or used for sitting on, such as a chair or stool. It also refers to a place in an elected legislative or other body, or the right to sit as a member in such a body. Phrases like 'hot seat' denote a difficult or embarrassing situation, while 'window seat' refers to a seat located next to a window, especially on a plane or train.

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