Seat (Noun)
Meaning 1
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Hyponyms
Related Words
Meaning 2
The legal right to sit as a member in a legislative or similar body; "he was elected to a seat in the Senate".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Meaning 3
A part of a machine that supports or guides another part.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Hypernyms
Meaning 4
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?".
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- She fell on her seat after slipping on the icy floor.
- The bicycle seat was worn and uncomfortable after years of use.
- He let out a loud yelp as he received a hard slap on the seat.
- The gymnast landed on her seat after a particularly difficult routine.
- The elderly woman rubbed her sore seat after a long bus ride.
Synonyms
- Tooshie
- Buttocks
- Posterior
- Ass
- Can
- Arse
- Bottom
- Fanny
- Butt
- Stern
- Hind End
- Rear
- Derriere
- Keister
- Behind
- Prat
- Tail
- Buns
- Hindquarters
- Tail End
- Tush
- Rump
- Backside
- Rear End
- Bum
- Fundament
- Nates
Hypernyms
Meaning 5
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- She made sure to save me a seat next to her at the concert.
- He waited for her at their seat by the window on the train.
- Can I swap seats with you, I'd rather sit near the emergency exit?
- They assigned her a middle seat on the long flight.
- We couldn't get adjacent seats for the Broadway show, but they were just a row apart.
Synonyms
Related Words
Meaning 6
The location (metaphorically speaking) where something is based; "the brain is said to be the seat of reason".
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Meaning 7
A center of authority (as a city from which authority is exercised).
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The capital city is the seat of the government, where all major decisions are made.
- The company's headquarters is the seat of its operations, overseeing all regional offices.
- The Vatican is the seat of the Catholic Church, with the Pope residing there.
- The city of Paris has historically been the seat of French culture and art.
- The United Nations has its seat in New York City, where representatives from around the world gather to discuss global issues.
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
Related Words
Meaning 8
The cloth covering for the buttocks; "the seat of his pants was worn through".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Meaning 9
Furniture that is designed for sitting on; "there were not enough seats for all the guests".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The new sofa had three comfortable seats that were perfect for a family movie night.
- She pulled up a seat at the bar and ordered a drink.
- The stadium had over 50,000 seats, making it one of the largest in the country.
- The restaurant was small, with only a handful of seats available for customers.
- The airline offered her a seat upgrade to first class for a small fee.