Meaning of the word seat in English

What does seat mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

seat

US /siːt/

UK /siːt/

a thing made or used for sitting on

Example:

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Please take a seat.

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The car has five seats.

Synonym:

chair bench stool place spot

a place in a legislative or other body, especially one that has been won in an election

Example:

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The party won an additional ten seats in the election.

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She is campaigning for a seat on the city council.

Synonym:

position post office place

cause (someone) to sit

Example:

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The usher seated us in the front row.

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Please seat yourselves wherever you like.

Synonym:

sit place position install accommodate