guest's seat; passenger/customer seat
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
guest's seat; seat for a visitor or guest
formalA formal term often used to designate a seat of honor for a guest in traditional or ceremonial settings, such as at a banquet or in a reception hall.
Please take the seat of honor; this is the guest seat prepared for you.
At the banquet, the guest seats were all arranged next to the podium.
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According to tradition, the most honored guest seat should face the main door.
noun
passenger or customer seat; a seat designated for paying occupants
neutralRefers specifically to seats for passengers in vehicles (like buses, trains, planes) or for customers in establishments (like restaurants, theaters). It emphasizes the functional aspect of the seat for its occupant.
This bus has thirty passenger seats.
All the customer seats in the restaurant have been fully booked.
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The economy class passenger seats on the plane are relatively cramped.
For safety, please fasten the seatbelt on your passenger seat.