seat synonyms

seat

n.

  1. A structure on which one may sit

    bench, settee, sofa, couch, settle, pew, chair, stool, bleacher, thwart; see also furniture.

  2. Space in which one may sit

    situation, chair, accommodation; see place 2.

  3. *The buttocks

    rear, rear end*, behind*, breech; see rump.

  4. An official situation

    post, position, office, chair, place; see also job 1, profession 1, trade 2.

  5. A place of support, usually a surface

    bed, fitting, bottom; see foundation 2, support 2.

have<strong> or </strong>take a seat

be seated, sit down, occupy a place; see sit 1.

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