seats
word · lemma: seat
/ˈsits/
seats
/sˈiːts/
seats
Definition
Seats are places where people can sit, such as chairs in a car, bus, theater, or stadium. The word can also mean the number of places available for people in a vehicle or venue.
Usage & Nuances
As the plural of 'seat', it is most common for physical places to sit: 'window seats', 'front seats', 'empty seats'. In travel and events, 'seats' often means availability: 'There are no seats left.' Do not confuse it with 'sit', which is the verb.
Spanish: asientos - plazasPortuguese (BR): assentos - lugaresPortuguese (PT): assentos - lugaresChinese (Simplified): 座位 - 席位Chinese (Traditional): 座位 - 席位Hindi: सीटें - स्थानArabic: مقاعد - أماكنBengali: আসন - বসার জায়গাRussian: места - сиденьяJapanese: 座席Vietnamese: chỗ ngồiKorean: 좌석Turkish: koltuk - oturacak yerUrdu: نشستیںIndonesian: kursi - tempat duduk
Example Sentences
The bus has fifty seats.
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These seats are very comfortable.
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We found two empty seats near the door.
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If we leave now, we might still get good seats.
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All the window seats were taken, so I sat in the middle.
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There aren't many seats left for tonight's show.
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