Seat Definition & Meaning
seat
- noun
- a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane); "he booked their seats in advance"; "he sat in someone else's place"
- the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on; "he deserves a good kick in the butt"; "are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?"
- furniture that is designed for sitting on; "there were not enough seats for all the guests"
- any support where you can sit (especially the part of a chair or bench etc. on which you sit); "he dusted off the seat before sitting down"
- a center of authority (as a city from which authority is exercised)
- the location (metaphorically speaking) where something is based; "the brain is said to be the seat of reason"
- the legal right to sit as a member in a legislative or similar body; "he was elected to a seat in the Senate"
- a part of a machine that supports or guides another part
- the cloth covering for the buttocks; "the seat of his pants was worn through"
- verb
- show to a seat; assign a seat for; "The host seated me next to Mrs. Smith"
- be able to seat; "The theater seats 2,000"
- place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position; "there was a ceremony to induct the president of the Academy"
- put a seat on a chair
- provide with seats; "seat a concert hall"
- place or attach firmly in or on a base; "seat the camera on the tripod"
- place in or on a seat; "the mother seated the toddler on the high chair"
"Seat" in song lyrics
See how seat is used in real songs:
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"So why you sittin' there in your seat?"
2 Live Crew — Do the Bart -
"It ain't sweet in the catbird seat"
The 49ers — Puppets -
"In the yellow Humvee, gun under my seat"
504 Boyz f/ Curren$y — Everywhere I Go
Words that rhyme with seat
Usage tips for "seat"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "seat" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for seat to find words that pair well.